Washington

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Claremont nearby has 28% more documented species, Washington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 19 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 19 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Claremont

-28% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common24 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common19 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common19 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common16 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common16 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common11 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Common6 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common5 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common4 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Occasional2 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

He-Huckleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Rare2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Claremont

Importance: 0.38

97 species

-28% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-30% vs. current

Sunapee

Importance: 0.36

80 species

-12% vs. current

Cornish

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-30% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-30% vs. current

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Anderson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1650% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Claremont

Importance: 0.38

97 species

-28% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-30% vs. current

Sunapee

Importance: 0.36

80 species

-12% vs. current

Cornish

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-30% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-30% vs. current

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Anderson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1650% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 19 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Claremont

-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common24 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common19 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common19 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common16 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common16 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common11 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Common6 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common5 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common4 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Occasional2 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

He-Huckleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Rare2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare2 obs.

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