Henniker

Ecosystem Overview

The Henniker ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concord nearby has 36% more documented species, Henniker offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 31 Merrimack 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

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 31 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common19 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common7 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common6 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common4 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-36% vs. current

Loudon

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1180% vs. current

Hooksett

Importance: 0.37

62 species

+3% vs. current

Boscawen

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1180% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+25% vs. current

Merrimack County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-36% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-36% vs. current

Dunbarton

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+3100% 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 Merrimack County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-36% vs. current

Loudon

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1180% vs. current

Hooksett

Importance: 0.37

62 species

+3% vs. current

Boscawen

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1180% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+25% vs. current

Merrimack County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-36% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-36% vs. current

Dunbarton

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+3100% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 31 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common19 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common7 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common6 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common4 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare2 obs.

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