Fort Yargo State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Yargo State Park ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Barrow 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 Barrow County nearby has 43% more documented species, Fort Yargo State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #93 for species diversity among 100 Barrow County County natural areas, placing it in the 7th 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 100 locations

7th percentile for diversity

vs. Barrow County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common6.78 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.99 obs.

Neolentinus lepideus

Trainwrecker

Very Common3 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common1.19 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common1.14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common1 obs.

Tremella fuciformis

Snow Fungus

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common1 obs.

Tricholomopsis decora

Decorated Mop

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia subtenuis

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Amanita persicina

Rare1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Barrow County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Barrow County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-43% vs. current

Statham

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-46% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-45% vs. current

Winder

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-38% vs. current

Bethlehem

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+10% vs. current

Carl

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+153% vs. current

Barrow County Airport

Importance: 0.60

70 species

-39% vs. current

The Chimneys Golf Course

in Winder

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+23% 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 Barrow County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Barrow County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Barrow County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-43% vs. current

Statham

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-46% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-45% vs. current

Winder

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-38% vs. current

Bethlehem

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+10% vs. current

Carl

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+153% vs. current

Barrow County Airport

Importance: 0.60

70 species

-39% vs. current

The Chimneys Golf Course

in Winder

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+23% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common6.78 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.99 obs.

Neolentinus lepideus

Trainwrecker

Very Common3 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common1.19 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common1.14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common1 obs.

Tremella fuciformis

Snow Fungus

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common1 obs.

Tricholomopsis decora

Decorated Mop

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia subtenuis

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Amanita persicina

Rare1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Rare1 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 100 locations

7th percentile for diversity

vs. Barrow County

-43% species diversity