The natural communities found on Nantucket represent a diversity of habitats that are home to numerous plant and animal species.
At the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, the 275 acres of open space is dominated by coastal heathlands, sandplain grasslands, and vegetated wetlands. These habitats provide sanctuary for an abundance of wildlife.
The heathlands and sandplain grassland communities are designated as globally threatened ecosystems and are home to a number of species listed by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP). Additionally, the Nantucket Land Council documented two vernal pools on the property which have been certified by NHESP.
