Forkland

Ecosystem Overview

The Forkland ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greene County nearby has 51% more documented species, Forkland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 100 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 100 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-51% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Very Common0.45 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Very Common0.44 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Very Common0.27 obs.

Triodanis biflora

Very Common0.25 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.25 obs.

Parmotrema tinctorum

Old Gray Ruffles

Common0.24 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Common0.24 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.24 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Common0.24 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common0.24 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Common0.24 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.24 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional0.23 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional0.23 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional0.23 obs.

Asimina parviflora

Dwarf Pawpaw

Occasional0.22 obs.

Pygolampis pectoralis

Occasional0.22 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Brown Panopoda Moth

Rare0.22 obs.

Choristoneura rosaceana

Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth

Rare0.22 obs.

Thamnophis saurita

Eastern Ribbonsnake

Rare0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-51% vs. current

Boligee

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-51% vs. current

Eutaw

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-51% vs. current

Forkland

Importance: 0.70

39 species

0% vs. current

Jackson Quarters

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Merriwether

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+3% vs. current

Miller

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+39% vs. current

Rosemont

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+86% 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 Greene County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-51% vs. current

Boligee

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-51% vs. current

Eutaw

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-51% vs. current

Forkland

Importance: 0.70

39 species

0% vs. current

Jackson Quarters

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Merriwether

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+3% vs. current

Miller

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+39% vs. current

Rosemont

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+86% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Very Common0.45 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Very Common0.44 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Very Common0.27 obs.

Triodanis biflora

Very Common0.25 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.25 obs.

Parmotrema tinctorum

Old Gray Ruffles

Common0.24 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Common0.24 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.24 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Common0.24 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common0.24 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Common0.24 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.24 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional0.23 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional0.23 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional0.23 obs.

Asimina parviflora

Dwarf Pawpaw

Occasional0.22 obs.

Pygolampis pectoralis

Occasional0.22 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Brown Panopoda Moth

Rare0.22 obs.

Choristoneura rosaceana

Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth

Rare0.22 obs.

Thamnophis saurita

Eastern Ribbonsnake

Rare0.22 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 100 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-51% species diversity