Gearagh, The

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Gearagh, The

  • Country: 
    Ireland
  • Site number: 
    472
  • Area: 
    307 ha
  • Designation date: 
    30-05-1990
  • Coordinates: 
    51°52'N 09°01'W
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Overview

Gearagh, The. 30/05/90; Cork; 307 ha; 51°52'N 009°01'W. Biogenetic Reserve; Nature Reserve. The site contains the best example in Ireland of an alluvial forest ecosystem. The area is characterized by numerous wooded islands, separated by a network of stream channels. Vegetation includes rich growths of submerged aquatic plants and alluvial grasslands supporting a nationally important wintering flock of Cygnus cygnus. Ramsar site no. 472.

Administrative region: 
Cork

  • National legal designation: 
    • nature reserve
  • Last publication date: 
    30-05-1990

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