Merrimack County

Ecosystem Overview

The Merrimack County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Merrimack 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 #3 for species diversity among 31 Merrimack County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 31 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

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 Common850 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common113 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common80 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common76 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common73 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common66 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common65 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common63 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common50 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common48 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common45 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional42 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional34 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional32 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional32 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional28 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional28 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Rare26 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Rare25 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Rare24 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Henniker

Importance: 0.38

64 species

+56% vs. current

Loudon

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Hooksett

Importance: 0.37

62 species

+61% vs. current

Boscawen

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+96% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Dunbarton

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Merrimack County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Henniker

Importance: 0.38

64 species

+56% vs. current

Loudon

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Hooksett

Importance: 0.37

62 species

+61% vs. current

Boscawen

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+96% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Dunbarton

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 31 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common850 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common113 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common80 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common76 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common73 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common66 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common65 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common63 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common50 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common48 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common45 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional42 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional34 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional32 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional32 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional28 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional28 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Rare26 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Rare25 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Rare24 obs.

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