Gilford

Ecosystem Overview

The Gilford ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Laconia nearby has 1% more documented species, Gilford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 19 Belknap County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common23 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common22 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common12 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common7 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common5 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common5 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common5 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Common4 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Rare2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+98%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-1% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-1% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

+13% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1880% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+313% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1138% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4850% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

+32% 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 Belknap County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+98%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-1% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-1% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

+13% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1880% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+313% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1138% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4850% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

+32% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-1% species diversity

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare2 obs.

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