Bethlehem

Ecosystem Overview

The Bethlehem ecosystem supports 88 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 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hanover nearby has 12% more documented species, Bethlehem offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 52 Grafton County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 52 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common13 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common13 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common12 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common10 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common6 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Loxia leucoptera

two-barred crossbill

Occasional3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Nemorimyza posticata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-12% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-12% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-12% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+267% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+13% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-12% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-12% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

+6% 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

+2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-12% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-12% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-12% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+267% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+13% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-12% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-12% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

+6% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 52 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common13 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common13 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common12 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common10 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common6 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Loxia leucoptera

two-barred crossbill

Occasional3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Nemorimyza posticata

Rare2 obs.

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