Derryvore ASSI

Isolated remnant of the once extensive wetland previously found to the south of Lough Neagh before the waterlevel of the lough was lowered during a series of drainage schemes. Derryvore Fen lies in a shallow interdrumlin hollow where impeded drainage results in permanent wet conditions. Much of the surface peat has been harvested resulting in a series of cuttings separated by narrow peat ramparts. These flooded cuttings display successional stages of vegetative infilling ranging from open water to those that are completely grown over by mossy fen carpet. This rich variation of community types is reflected in the high diversity of wetland plants present - a number of which are locally notable.

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