region and Killyconny Bog is one surface typically displays a distinctive micro-topography, with examples remaining. This habitat has of the best developed consisting patterns of hummocks and hollows rich in Sphagnum and undergone an estimated decrease in land of two small basins which have other peat-forming species. cover of more than 35% in the last decade coalesced over a low drumlin and respectively only occurs in 56% of ridge. suitable concentrated 10km squares in Ireland. Killyconny Bog represents c.8.3% of the SAC contribution for this habitat in the Member State. Degraded raised bogs still capable of natural This habitat type forms c.26% of the land regeneration [7120] Degraded raised bogs occur where cover within the SAC (49.7ha). This habitat there has been widespread disruption, usually by man, to the occurs in 81% of 10km squares in Ireland, structure and function of the peat body. This can involve exemplifying the extent of degradation changes to the hydrology, vegetation, and physical structure within raised bogs in a national context. of the bog, leading to desiccation, oxidation and loss of Killyconny bog represents c.0.6% of the species or changes in the balance of the species SAC contribution for this habitat in the composition. In contrast to 7110 Active raised bogs, peat is Member State. not currently forming in degraded bog, however which are of natural the hydrology ‘capable regeneration’, i.e. "where can be repaired and where, with appropriate rehabilitation management, there is a reasonable expectation of re- establishing vegetation with peat-forming capability within 30 years". Corratirrim Special Area of Limestone pavements [8240] This habitat forms c.23% of the land cover It is considered that the adoption of Conservation [000979] The landscape, flora and associated fauna have evolved in within the SAC (23.4ha). Limestone this proposed Variation will not Site Area: 117.03ha response to millennia of farming, principally grazing. This pavement occur in 81% of suitable 10km affect this Natura 2000 site. The In the north-west of Co. Cavan, habitat supports a diverse flora and forms mosaics of orchid- squares in Ireland. 23 SACs are proposed Variation will not
region and Killyconny Bog is one of the best developed consisting of two small basins which have coalesced over a low drumlin ridge. surface typically displays a distinctive micro-topography, with patterns of hummocks and hollows rich in Sphagnum and other peat-forming species. examples remaining. This habitat has undergone an estimated decrease in land cover of more than 35% in the last decade and respectively only occurs in 56% of suitable concentrated 10km squares in Ireland. Killyconny Bog represents c.8.3% of the SAC contribution for this habitat in the Member State. Degraded raised bogs still capable of natural regeneration [7120] Degraded raised bogs occur where there has been widespread disruption, usually by man, to the structure and function of the peat body. This can involve changes to the hydrology, vegetation, and physical structure of the bog, leading to desiccation, oxidation and loss of species or changes in the balance of the species composition. In contrast to 7110 Active raised bogs, peat is not currently forming in degraded bog, however which are ‘capable of natural regeneration’, i.e. "where the hydrology can be repaired and where, with appropriate rehabilitation management, there is a reasonable expectation of re- establishing vegetation with peat-forming capability within 30 years". This habitat type forms c.26% of the land cover within the SAC (49.7ha). This habitat occurs in 81% of 10km squares in Ireland, exemplifying the extent of degradation within raised bogs in a national context. Killyconny bog represents c.0.6% of the SAC contribution for this habitat in the Member State. Corratirrim Special Area of Conservation [000979] Site Area: 117.03ha In the north-west of Co. Cavan, Limestone pavements [8240] The landscape, flora and associated fauna have evolved in response to millennia of farming, principally grazing. This habitat supports a diverse flora and forms mosaics of orchid- This habitat forms c.23% of the land cover within the SAC (23.4ha). Limestone pavement occur in 81% of suitable 10km squares in Ireland. 23 SACs are It is considered that the adoption of this proposed Variation will not affect this Natura 2000 site. The proposed Variation will not
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