Burnside

Ecosystem Overview

The Burnside ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pulaski County nearby has 26% more documented species, Burnside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #59 for species diversity among 100 Pulaski County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 100 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski County

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common1 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Very Common1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Very Common1 obs.

Helenium flexuosum

Southern Sneezeweed

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common1 obs.

Cynanchum laeve

Sandvine

Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional0.99 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional0.93 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional0.77 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.76 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Occasional0.57 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.54 obs.

Orgyia definita

Definite Tussock Moth

Rare0.5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Rare0.49 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Rare0.45 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-26% vs. current

Science Hill

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-33% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-29% vs. current

Ferguson

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+23% vs. current

Eubank

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+39% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.70

32 species

+66% vs. current

Mound City

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

48 species

+10% 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 Pulaski County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-26% vs. current

Science Hill

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-33% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-29% vs. current

Ferguson

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+23% vs. current

Eubank

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+39% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.70

32 species

+66% vs. current

Mound City

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

48 species

+10% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common1 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Very Common1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Very Common1 obs.

Helenium flexuosum

Southern Sneezeweed

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common1 obs.

Cynanchum laeve

Sandvine

Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional0.99 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional0.93 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional0.77 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.76 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Occasional0.57 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.54 obs.

Orgyia definita

Definite Tussock Moth

Rare0.5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Rare0.49 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Rare0.45 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 100 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski County

-26% species diversity