Francestown

Ecosystem Overview

The Francestown ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nashua nearby has 90% more documented species, Francestown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 34th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 38 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Lasallia pensylvanica

Very Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common1 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-90% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-92% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

-76% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

-89% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-93% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

-74% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-93% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

-88% 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

-90%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-90% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-92% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

-76% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

-89% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-93% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

-74% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-93% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

-88% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 38 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Lasallia pensylvanica

Very Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common1 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common1 obs.

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