Grafton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grafton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 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 #1 for species diversity among 52 Grafton County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

#1 of 52 locations

98th 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.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common260 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common187 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common164 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common143 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common135 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common133 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common106 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common99 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common97 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common97 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common69 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional69 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional60 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional55 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional49 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional49 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional48 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Rare48 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare45 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare44 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

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

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

Orford

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+525% 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

+33%

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

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

Orford

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+525% 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

#1 of 52 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common260 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common187 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common164 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common143 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common135 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common133 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common106 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common99 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common97 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common97 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common69 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional69 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional60 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional55 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional49 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional49 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional48 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Rare48 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare45 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare44 obs.

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