Kylecorragh Wood | |
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Ireland | |
Location | County Kilkenny, Ireland |
Nearest city | New Ross |
Coordinates | 52°25′13″N 7°00′01″W / 52.420259°N 7.0003441°W |
Area | 100 acres (400,000 m2) |
Established | 2002 |
Governing body | National Parks & Wildlife Service |
Kylecorragh Wood is an old oak woodland along the freshwater stretches of the River Nore in County Kilkenny, Ireland. [1] [2] [3] Located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of New Ross, it consists of 100 acres (400,000 m2). [1] [3] Kylecorragh Woods are of regional importance as an relatively undisturbed example of the original deciduous woodland which covered the river valley. [1]
The site is a Natura 2000 "Old Oak Woodlands" habitat, and is a prominent feature in the " River Barrow and River Nore, Special Area of Conservation (SAC)" area, [2] formally proposed in 2002. [2] The woods contain oak and sycamore. [1] The high canopy provides a damp ground for rich and varied flora, including common holly and hazel, blackthorn, gorse, and willow. [1] [2]
The National Parks and Wildlife Service responsibilities include the protection of the site. The local authority is Kilkenny County Council.
Kylecorragh Wood | |
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Map of
Ireland | |
Location | County Kilkenny, Ireland |
Nearest city | New Ross |
Coordinates | 52°25′13″N 7°00′01″W / 52.420259°N 7.0003441°W |
Area | 100 acres (400,000 m2) |
Established | 2002 |
Governing body | National Parks & Wildlife Service |
Kylecorragh Wood is an old oak woodland along the freshwater stretches of the River Nore in County Kilkenny, Ireland. [1] [2] [3] Located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of New Ross, it consists of 100 acres (400,000 m2). [1] [3] Kylecorragh Woods are of regional importance as an relatively undisturbed example of the original deciduous woodland which covered the river valley. [1]
The site is a Natura 2000 "Old Oak Woodlands" habitat, and is a prominent feature in the " River Barrow and River Nore, Special Area of Conservation (SAC)" area, [2] formally proposed in 2002. [2] The woods contain oak and sycamore. [1] The high canopy provides a damp ground for rich and varied flora, including common holly and hazel, blackthorn, gorse, and willow. [1] [2]
The National Parks and Wildlife Service responsibilities include the protection of the site. The local authority is Kilkenny County Council.