Swanzey

Ecosystem Overview

The Swanzey ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheshire 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. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 35 Cheshire County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 35 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Keene

0% 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 Common10 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common9 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common9 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Very Common9 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common5 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

He-Huckleberry

Common5 obs.

Thelypteris palustris

Meadow Fern

Common5 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common5 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common5 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional5 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Occasional4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional4 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Occasional4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional4 obs.

Persicaria hydropiperoides

Mild Water-Pepper

Rare4 obs.

Rhododendron canadense

Canadian Rhododendron

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Keene

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Cheshire County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Walpole

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Fitzwilliam

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Jaffrey

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Alstead

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dublin

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Cheshire County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Keene

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Cheshire County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Walpole

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Fitzwilliam

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Jaffrey

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Alstead

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dublin

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 35 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Keene

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common10 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common9 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common9 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Very Common9 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common5 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

He-Huckleberry

Common5 obs.

Thelypteris palustris

Meadow Fern

Common5 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common5 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common5 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional5 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Occasional4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional4 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Occasional4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional4 obs.

Persicaria hydropiperoides

Mild Water-Pepper

Rare4 obs.

Rhododendron canadense

Canadian Rhododendron

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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