The Cliffs of Magho ASSI
| Site No | ASSI 191 |
|---|---|
| Area | 349.66 (ha) |
| Declared Date | 10/12/1998 |
| Confirmed Date | 01/07/1999 |
| County | Fermanagh |
| Council(s) | Fermanagh DC |
| Keywords | Higher Plant Assemblage Invertebrate Assemblage Upland Mixed Ashwood Upland Mosaic Upland Oakwood & Wet Woodlands |
The Cliffs of Magho consists of a large, north-facing limestone escarpment overlooking Lower Lough Erne and supports an exceptional range of habit types. 
The lower slopes are covered by one of the largest semi-natural woodlands in Northern Ireland; it is very
diverse and contains the highest number of woodland species recorded at a single site. Rare species within the wood include Welsh poppy, thin-spiked wood sedge and bird's-nest orchid.
Above the wood, secondary scarps support a mixture of grassland and cliff ledge communities. Smaller sandstone ridges contain a mixture of heathland, woodland and scrub. Wet heath and blanket bog occur on the flatter, deeper peats. Wetland habitats are represented by a large mesotrophic lake with open waters, swamp and fen. These habitats all support a number of notable and rare plant species. The site is also important for breeding birds.
Site Related Documents
Site map (.PDF 1.4Mb)
, Citation document (.PDF 215Kb) and Views about Management document (.PDF 128Kb).
