Upper Lough Erne - Crom ASSI
| Site No | ASSI 071 |
|---|---|
| Area | 1443 (ha) |
| Declared Date | 07/07/1994 |
| Confirmed Date | 02/02/1995 |
| County | Fermanagh |
| Council(s) | Fermanagh DC |
| Keywords | Breeding Wader Assemblage, Eutrophic Lake, Higher Plant Assemblage Invertebrate Assemblage Lower Plant Assemblage Otters, Fen, Fungi, Bats Purple Moor-grass and Rush Pasture Reedbed And Swamp, Upland Oakwood Waterfowl Assemblage & Wet Woodlands |
An integral area in southern Upper Lough Erne which includes the open waters of the lough, in addition to a range of associated wetland and other communities especially well characterised by its extensive woodlands which represent one of the largest areas of semi-natural woodland in NI. The parkland is notable for the age of its trees and the communities of woodland lichens (with a number of rare species) that are associated with them. The area contains many vascular plants with a restricted distribution in the British lsles. In addition it is also notable for its mammals, particularly bats, and the wide variety of habitat gives rise to a wide range of bird species including snipe, heron and garden warbler. The invertebrate fauna is also of particular importance and the area is known to support many rare Irish species.
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