Varnell

Ecosystem Overview

The Varnell ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Whitfield County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Whitfield County nearby has 43% more documented species, Varnell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

vs. Whitfield County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common1.66 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Very Common1.57 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.49 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common1 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Common0.99 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common0.99 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Common0.91 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.78 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional0.76 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.69 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.49 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.48 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.42 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Rare0.32 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Rare0.32 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Rare0.23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Whitfield County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitfield County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-43% vs. current

Dalton

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-41% vs. current

Cohutta

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-22% vs. current

Dalton

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+10% vs. current

Tunnel Hill

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+79% vs. current

Haig Mill Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

51 species

-16% vs. current

Rocky Face Ridge Park

Importance: 0.60

43 species

0% vs. current

Dalton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+291% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Whitfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Whitfield County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitfield County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-43% vs. current

Dalton

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-41% vs. current

Cohutta

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-22% vs. current

Dalton

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+10% vs. current

Tunnel Hill

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+79% vs. current

Haig Mill Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

51 species

-16% vs. current

Rocky Face Ridge Park

Importance: 0.60

43 species

0% vs. current

Dalton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+291% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common1.66 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Very Common1.57 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.49 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common1 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Common0.99 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common0.99 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Common0.91 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.78 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional0.76 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.69 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Occasional0.49 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.48 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.42 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Rare0.32 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Rare0.32 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Rare0.23 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

vs. Whitfield County

-43% species diversity