Salt Fork State Park Golf Course

Ecosystem Overview

The Salt Fork State Park Golf Course ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Guernsey County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Guernsey County nearby has 23% more documented species, Salt Fork State Park Golf Course offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 100 Guernsey County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Guernsey County

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Very Common0.98 obs.

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Allium tricoccum

Ramp

Very Common0.9 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.75 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Very Common0.74 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common0.67 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common0.67 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.65 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.44 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.29 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common0.29 obs.

Caryomyia ansericollum

Common0.25 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.25 obs.

Resseliella tulipiferae

Occasional0.25 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional0.23 obs.

Aceria caulleryi

Occasional0.23 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Tulip Tree Leaf Spot Gall Midge

Occasional0.2 obs.

Gliaspilota glutinosa

Occasional0.2 obs.

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Rare0.15 obs.

Micrathena sagittata

Orb Weavers

Rare0.15 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Rare0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Guernsey County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Guernsey County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-23% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-27% vs. current

Byesville

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-3% vs. current

Old Washington

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+115% vs. current

Senecaville

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+273% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+367% vs. current

Pleasant City

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+522% vs. current

Lore City

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+700% 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 Guernsey County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Very Common0.98 obs.

No image

Allium tricoccum

Ramp

Very Common0.9 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.75 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Very Common0.74 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common0.67 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common0.67 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.65 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.44 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.29 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common0.29 obs.

Caryomyia ansericollum

Common0.25 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.25 obs.

Resseliella tulipiferae

Occasional0.25 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional0.23 obs.

Aceria caulleryi

Occasional0.23 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Tulip Tree Leaf Spot Gall Midge

Occasional0.2 obs.

Gliaspilota glutinosa

Occasional0.2 obs.

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Rare0.15 obs.

Micrathena sagittata

Orb Weavers

Rare0.15 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Rare0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Guernsey County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Guernsey County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-23% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-27% vs. current

Byesville

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-3% vs. current

Old Washington

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+115% vs. current

Senecaville

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+273% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+367% vs. current

Pleasant City

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+522% vs. current

Lore City

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+700% 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Guernsey County

-23% species diversity