Chester
Ecosystem Overview
The Chester ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in rockingham 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. Compared to nearby Portsmouth, Chester hosts 85% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 50 rockingham county County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Mephitis mephitis
Striped Skunk
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Hamamelis virginiana
Northern Witch-Hazel
Osmunda spectabilis
American Royal Fern
Acer rubrum
Maple
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Comptonia peregrina
Fern-Gale
Epigaea repens
Ground Laurel
Kalmia angustifolia
Wicky
Medeola virginiana
Indian Cucumber Root
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Chesterwithin Rockingham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.