Folkston Golf Club

Ecosystem Overview

The Folkston Golf Club ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Charlton County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charlton County nearby has 75% more documented species, Folkston Golf Club offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 100 Charlton County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlton County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common0.64 obs.

Canna indica

Indian Shot

Very Common0.63 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.62 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.51 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.19 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common0.19 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Common0.19 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Common0.19 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Common0.19 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.19 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Occasional0.19 obs.

Xyris jupicai

Richard'S Yelloweyed Grass

Occasional0.19 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional0.19 obs.

Ilex cassine

Dahoon

Occasional0.19 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Atamasco Lily

Occasional0.18 obs.

Lyonia lucida

Fetterbush

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charlton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlton County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-75% vs. current

Folkston

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-77% vs. current

Homeland

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-5% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-65% vs. current

Stephen C. Foster State Park

in Fargo

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-56% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-42% vs. current

Folkston

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-40% vs. current

Deuce Lloyd Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-5% 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 Charlton County County.

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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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlton County

-75% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charlton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlton County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-75% vs. current

Folkston

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-77% vs. current

Homeland

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-5% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-65% vs. current

Stephen C. Foster State Park

in Fargo

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-56% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-42% vs. current

Folkston

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-40% vs. current

Deuce Lloyd Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common0.64 obs.

Canna indica

Indian Shot

Very Common0.63 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.62 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.51 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.19 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common0.19 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Common0.19 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Common0.19 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Common0.19 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.19 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Occasional0.19 obs.

Xyris jupicai

Richard'S Yelloweyed Grass

Occasional0.19 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional0.19 obs.

Ilex cassine

Dahoon

Occasional0.19 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Atamasco Lily

Occasional0.18 obs.

Lyonia lucida

Fetterbush

Rare0.03 obs.

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