Knocknacloy ASSI
| Site No | ASSI 307 |
|---|---|
| Area | 2.42 (ha) |
| Declared Date | 27/02/2009 |
| Confirmed Date | 11/09/2009 |
| County | Tyrone |
| Council(s) | Dungannon & South Tyrone BC |
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The area is of special scientific interest because of its species - rich dry grassland which is not a widespread habitat in Northern Ireland.
Knocnacloy is a lowland site situated amongst rolling drumlin hills near Benburb and Tullygiven Lough. The variation of topography and related soil types has resulted in the presence of a wide range of plant species within a relatively small area.
The grasses red fescue, crested dog's tail, common bent and sweet vernal grass are constant in the sward along with others that are typical of low intensity managed grasslands, such as heath and quaking grass.
Herbs typical of traditionally managed grasslands are frequent throughout the sward and include bulbous buttercup, common knapweed, Devil's - bit scabious, Yarrow, meadow vetchling, and common spotted - orchid.
Knocknacloy is an area of traditionally semi - natural grassland which provides valuable feeding and roosting sites for a range of animals including birds and invertebrates.
Site Related Documents
Site map (.PDF 816Kb)
, Combined Citation and Views about Management documents (.PDF 205Kb) and Coloured leaflet (.PDF 974Kb)
