Paynes Mill

Ecosystem Overview

The Paynes Mill ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Upson County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Upson County nearby has 82% more documented species, Paynes Mill 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Upson County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.47 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Very Common0.41 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Very Common0.23 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.23 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.2 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.2 obs.

Philadelphus coronarius

Mock Orange

Common0.11 obs.

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chamber Bitter

Common0.1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Early Woodbuttercup

Common0.1 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common0.06 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.05 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Upson County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Upson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Thomaston

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-83% vs. current

Gerald L. Lawhorn Scouting Base

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+44% vs. current

Yatesville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Thomaston

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+18% vs. current

Thomaston-upson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+44% vs. current

Atwater

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-13% vs. current

Hannahs Mill

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% 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 Upson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Upson County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Upson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Thomaston

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-83% vs. current

Gerald L. Lawhorn Scouting Base

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+44% vs. current

Yatesville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Thomaston

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+18% vs. current

Thomaston-upson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+44% vs. current

Atwater

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-13% vs. current

Hannahs Mill

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.47 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Very Common0.41 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Very Common0.23 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.23 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.2 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.2 obs.

Philadelphus coronarius

Mock Orange

Common0.11 obs.

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chamber Bitter

Common0.1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Early Woodbuttercup

Common0.1 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common0.06 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.05 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.04 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Upson County

-82% species diversity