Orange

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, 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 Hanover nearby has 49% more documented species, Orange offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 52 Grafton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 52 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common8 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common5 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Very Common4 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Very Common4 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Sorbus americana

Roundwood

Common3 obs.

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Rare2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-49% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-49% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+113% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

-35% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-49% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

-39% 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 Grafton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-49% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-49% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+113% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

-35% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-49% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

-39% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 52 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common8 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common5 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Very Common4 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Very Common4 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Sorbus americana

Roundwood

Common3 obs.

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Rare2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Rare2 obs.

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