Gerald L. Lawhorn Scouting Base

Ecosystem Overview

The Gerald L. Lawhorn Scouting Base ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Upson County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Upson County nearby has 88% more documented species, Gerald L. Lawhorn Scouting Base offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Upson County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.38 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.19 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.1 obs.

Rhododendron minus

Piedmont Rhododendron

Very Common0.05 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Very Common0.05 obs.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Silk-Grass

Common0.05 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland Golden-Aster

Common0.05 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.05 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Upson County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Upson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-88% vs. current

Thomaston

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-88% vs. current

Yatesville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+80% vs. current

Thomaston

Importance: 0.60

11 species

-18% vs. current

Thomaston-upson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

9 species

0% vs. current

Atwater

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-40% vs. current

Hannahs Mill

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-31% vs. current

Paynes Mill

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-31% 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 Upson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Upson County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Upson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-88% vs. current

Thomaston

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-88% vs. current

Yatesville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+80% vs. current

Thomaston

Importance: 0.60

11 species

-18% vs. current

Thomaston-upson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

9 species

0% vs. current

Atwater

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-40% vs. current

Hannahs Mill

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-31% vs. current

Paynes Mill

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-31% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.38 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.19 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.1 obs.

Rhododendron minus

Piedmont Rhododendron

Very Common0.05 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Very Common0.05 obs.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Silk-Grass

Common0.05 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland Golden-Aster

Common0.05 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.05 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Common0.05 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Upson County

-88% species diversity