Union County

Ecosystem Overview

The Union County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Woodruff, Union County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Woodruff

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Very Common12 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common9 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Very Common8 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common8 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common7 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common7 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Common7 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Common7 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common7 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional6 obs.

Desmognathus ocoee

Ocoee Salamander

Occasional6 obs.

Melanthium parviflorum

Occasional6 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional5 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Occasional5 obs.

Plethodon chattahoochee

Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander

Rare5 obs.

Mathildana newmanella

Rare5 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Union County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Trahlyta

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Nottely Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Winfield Scott

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+1900% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Union County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Trahlyta

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Nottely Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Winfield Scott

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Woodruff

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Very Common12 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common9 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Very Common8 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common8 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common7 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common7 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Common7 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Common7 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common7 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional6 obs.

Desmognathus ocoee

Ocoee Salamander

Occasional6 obs.

Melanthium parviflorum

Occasional6 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional5 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Occasional5 obs.

Plethodon chattahoochee

Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander

Rare5 obs.

Mathildana newmanella

Rare5 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare5 obs.

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