Springfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Springfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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, Springfield hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 19 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th 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.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common1,229 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common994 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common972 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common913 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common618 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common588 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common575 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common549 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common497 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common483 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common456 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional346 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional338 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional337 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional332 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional324 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional287 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Rare230 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare186 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Rare169 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

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 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

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Claremont

+3% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common1,229 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common994 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common972 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common913 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common618 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common588 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common575 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common549 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common497 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common483 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common456 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional346 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional338 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional337 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional332 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional324 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional287 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Rare230 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare186 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Rare169 obs.

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