Franconia

Ecosystem Overview

The Franconia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Grafton 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. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 52 Grafton County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 52 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common44 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common43 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Very Common26 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common25 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common20 obs.

Vaccinium uliginosum

bog bilberry

Common19 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common19 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common17 obs.

Diapensia lapponica

Lapland Diapensia

Common14 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common14 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common11 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional9 obs.

Geum peckii

eastern mountain avens

Occasional7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional7 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional6 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Occasional6 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional6 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare6 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare5 obs.

Carex bigelowii

Stiff Sedge

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+317% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+28% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

+20% 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

100

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+317% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+28% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

+20% 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 52 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common44 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common43 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Very Common26 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common25 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common20 obs.

Vaccinium uliginosum

bog bilberry

Common19 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common19 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common17 obs.

Diapensia lapponica

Lapland Diapensia

Common14 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common14 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common11 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional9 obs.

Geum peckii

eastern mountain avens

Occasional7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional7 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional6 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Occasional6 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional6 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare6 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare5 obs.

Carex bigelowii

Stiff Sedge

Rare5 obs.

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