Plymouth

Ecosystem Overview

The Plymouth ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hanover nearby has 22% more documented species, Plymouth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 52 Grafton County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 52 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common4 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common3 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Common3 obs.

Arisaema stewardsonii

Swamp Jack-In-The-Pulpit

Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Rare2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Carex oligosperma

Fewseed sedge

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-22% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-22% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-22% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+225% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-22% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-22% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

-6% vs. current

Orford

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+388% 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

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-22% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-22% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-22% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+225% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-22% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-22% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

-6% vs. current

Orford

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+388% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 52 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common4 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common3 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Common3 obs.

Arisaema stewardsonii

Swamp Jack-In-The-Pulpit

Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Rare2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Carex oligosperma

Fewseed sedge

Rare2 obs.

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