Bethlehem
Ecosystem Overview
The Bethlehem ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in grafton 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 Hanover nearby has 12% more documented species, Bethlehem offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 52 grafton county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.
Viburnum lantanoides
Moosewood
Clintonia borealis
Bluebead Lily
Trillium undulatum
Painted Trillium
Cornus canadensis
Cornel-Berry
Panellus stipticus
Bitter Oysterling
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Trillium erectum
Bethroot
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Cypripedium acaule
Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Acer rubrum
Maple
Acer pensylvanicum
Moose Maple
Uvularia sessilifolia
Sessileleaf Bellwort
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
Loxia leucoptera
two-barred crossbill
Abies balsamea
Eastern Fir
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Lepus americanus
Varying Hare
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Nemorimyza posticata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grafton County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bethlehemwithin Grafton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.