Grantham

Ecosystem Overview

The Grantham ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, 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. Compared to nearby Claremont, Grantham hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 19 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.

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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 19 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Claremont

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common1,338 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common1,269 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common1,068 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common744 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common680 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common556 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common536 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common439 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common418 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common353 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common350 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional342 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional339 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional299 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional260 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional213 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional212 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare182 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare174 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Rare172 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Claremont

Importance: 0.38

97 species

+3% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Sunapee

Importance: 0.36

80 species

+25% vs. current

Cornish

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Anderson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Sullivan County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Claremont

Importance: 0.38

97 species

+3% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Sunapee

Importance: 0.36

80 species

+25% vs. current

Cornish

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Anderson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 19 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Claremont

+3% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common1,338 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common1,269 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common1,068 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common744 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common680 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common556 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common536 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common439 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common418 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common353 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common350 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional342 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional339 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional299 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional260 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional213 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional212 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare182 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare174 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Rare172 obs.

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