Lower Burrell

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Burrell ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 20 Westmoreland County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Westmoreland County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Penstemon digitalis

Very Common14 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common12 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common10 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common8 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Very Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common7 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common7 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common7 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common6 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common6 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional6 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Occasional6 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional5 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Rare5 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Rare5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Westmoreland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Westmoreland County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Latrobe

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1900% vs. current

New Kensington

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+20% vs. current

Murrysville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Jeannette

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ligonier

Importance: 0.36

94 species

+6% vs. current

Holtzhauer Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 Westmoreland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Westmoreland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Westmoreland County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Latrobe

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1900% vs. current

New Kensington

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+20% vs. current

Murrysville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Jeannette

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ligonier

Importance: 0.36

94 species

+6% vs. current

Holtzhauer Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Westmoreland County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Penstemon digitalis

Very Common14 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common12 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common10 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common8 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Very Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common7 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common7 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common7 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common6 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common6 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional6 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Occasional6 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional5 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Rare5 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Rare5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare5 obs.

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