Hamburg State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamburg State Park ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Washington County nearby has 86% more documented species, Hamburg State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #51 for species diversity among 100 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Polygonum tenue

Slender Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Etheostoma hopkinsi

Christmas Darter

Very Common1 obs.

Parmotrema reticulatum

Black Sheet Lichen

Very Common1 obs.

Orgyia definita

Definite Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Commelina virginica

Common1 obs.

Dermatocarpon luridum

Yellowish Brook Lichen

Common1 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.21 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

Sandersville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Davisboro

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Tennille

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+83% vs. current

Riddleville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Harrison

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Sandersville

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+83% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-35% 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 Washington County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Polygonum tenue

Slender Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Etheostoma hopkinsi

Christmas Darter

Very Common1 obs.

Parmotrema reticulatum

Black Sheet Lichen

Very Common1 obs.

Orgyia definita

Definite Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Commelina virginica

Common1 obs.

Dermatocarpon luridum

Yellowish Brook Lichen

Common1 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.21 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

Sandersville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Davisboro

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Tennille

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+83% vs. current

Riddleville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Harrison

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Sandersville

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+83% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-35% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-86% species diversity