New Burnside

Ecosystem Overview

The New Burnside ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson 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 Johnson County nearby has 63% more documented species, New Burnside 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

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

vs. Johnson County

-63% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common1.28 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common0.67 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Very Common0.63 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common0.6 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0.58 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.47 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.31 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common0.21 obs.

Corylus americana

Hazel

Common0.2 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Common0.19 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Occasional0.16 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional0.15 obs.

Cucurbita pepo

Marrow

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Occasional0.1 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Occasional0.09 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional0.09 obs.

Abelmoschus esculentus

Okra

Rare0.09 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Rare0.09 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-63% vs. current

Simpson

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Belknap

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Goreville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-66% vs. current

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-65% vs. current

Cypress

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+17% vs. current

Buncombe

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+238% 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 Johnson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-63% vs. current

Simpson

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Belknap

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Goreville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-66% vs. current

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-65% vs. current

Cypress

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+17% vs. current

Buncombe

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+238% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common1.28 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common0.67 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Very Common0.63 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common0.6 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0.58 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.47 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.31 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common0.21 obs.

Corylus americana

Hazel

Common0.2 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Common0.19 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Occasional0.16 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional0.15 obs.

Cucurbita pepo

Marrow

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Occasional0.1 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Occasional0.09 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional0.09 obs.

Abelmoschus esculentus

Okra

Rare0.09 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Rare0.09 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare0.09 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

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

vs. Johnson County

-63% species diversity