Burdautien Lough ASSI
Last updated: 5 February 2010
| Site No | ASSI 081 |
|---|---|
| Area | 6.5 (ha) |
| Declared Date | 19/09/1994 |
| Confirmed Date | 15/02/1995 |
| County | Fermanagh |
| Council(s) | Fermanagh DC |
| Keywords | Fens, Invertebrate assemblage & Marl Lake |
Physiographic interest is of the presence of calcium carbonate deposits, or marl, which is precipitated out of the calcium-rich water with its associated wetland flora and fauna including submerged beds of Stoneworts. This is a relatively rare lake type in NI and the water chemistry is a result of the underlying geology. The lough exhibits the natural succession from open water to terrestrial vegetation and includes a number of scarce plant communities. In addition to a number of rare plant species, the area is also of interest for its invertebrates.
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