Goffstown

Ecosystem Overview

The Goffstown ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nashua nearby has 58% more documented species, Goffstown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 38 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Common1 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common1 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-58% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-68% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

-56% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-71% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+7% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-71% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+314% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

-50% 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 Hillsborough County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-58% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-68% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

-56% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-71% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+7% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-71% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+314% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

-50% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 38 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-58% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Common1 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common1 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Rare1 obs.

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