Sharon

Ecosystem Overview

The Sharon ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough 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. Compared to nearby Nashua, Sharon hosts 45% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 38 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common14 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common7 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common5 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common5 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common5 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Common5 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Common5 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional4 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Occasional4 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx aequabilis

River Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare4 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Rare4 obs.

Nigronia serricornis

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+45% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

+11% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+245% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+52% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% 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 Hillsborough County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+45% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

+11% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+245% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+52% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 38 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+45% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common14 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common7 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common5 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common5 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common5 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Common5 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Common5 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional4 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Occasional4 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx aequabilis

River Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare4 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Rare4 obs.

Nigronia serricornis

Rare4 obs.

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