Meredith

Ecosystem Overview

The Meredith ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Laconia nearby has 12% more documented species, Meredith offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 19 Belknap County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 19 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common27 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common26 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common20 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common12 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Common7 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common5 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common5 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common4 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional3 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Rare2 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-12% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

-11% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-12% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1660% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+267% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1000% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4300% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

+17% 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

+69%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-12% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

-11% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-12% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1660% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+267% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1000% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4300% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

+17% 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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 19 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common27 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common26 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common20 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common12 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Common7 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common5 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common5 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common4 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional3 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Rare2 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare2 obs.

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