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Orange

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in grafton county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hanover nearby has 49% more documented species, Orange offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 52 grafton county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

51
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
42
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
26
Common Species
Frequently observed species
25
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#17
Regional Rank
Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species
Common15 species
Occasional15 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#17 of 52 locations
67th percentile for diversity
vs. Hanover
-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common8 obs.
Viburnum lantanoides

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common7 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common5 obs.
Viburnum cassinoides

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Very Common4 obs.
Oclemena acuminata

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Very Common4 obs.
Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common4 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.
Sorbus americana

Sorbus americana

Roundwood

Common3 obs.
Ilex mucronata

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Common3 obs.
Betula alleghaniensis

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.
Kalmia angustifolia

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3 obs.
Maianthemum canadense

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.
Streptopus lanceolatus

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Occasional2 obs.
Trillium erectum

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.
Notophthalmus viridescens

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.
Oxalis montana

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional2 obs.
Rhododendron groenlandicum

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional2 obs.
Cypripedium acaule

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare2 obs.
Clintonia borealis

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Rare2 obs.
Eriophorum virginicum

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Rare2 obs.

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