Forsyth

Ecosystem Overview

The Forsyth ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Macon County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Macon County nearby has 64% more documented species, Forsyth 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

vs. Macon County

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common1.33 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Common0.95 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.87 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Common0.84 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.71 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common0.71 obs.

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Wayfaring-Bush

Common0.59 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional0.5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.45 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Occasional0.33 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional0.18 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.18 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.16 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare0.11 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Rare0.11 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Honewort

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macon County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

MacOn County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-64% vs. current

Mount Zion

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-65% vs. current

Argenta

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-65% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-63% vs. current

Harristown

Importance: 0.70

67 species

-58% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-53% vs. current

Long Creek

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-39% vs. current

Oreana

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+75% 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 Macon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macon County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

MacOn County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-64% vs. current

Mount Zion

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-65% vs. current

Argenta

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-65% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-63% vs. current

Harristown

Importance: 0.70

67 species

-58% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-53% vs. current

Long Creek

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-39% vs. current

Oreana

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+75% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common1.33 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Common0.95 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.87 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Common0.84 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.71 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common0.71 obs.

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Wayfaring-Bush

Common0.59 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional0.5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.45 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Occasional0.33 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional0.18 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.18 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.16 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare0.11 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Rare0.11 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Honewort

Rare0.1 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

vs. Macon County

-64% species diversity