The Project:
Threats, Actions & Results
Threats to Priority Woodland Habitats
Priority woodland habitats in Ireland have been threatened by a range of activities, including:
past afforestation of non-native tree species
spread of invasive non-native trees and shrubs
drainage of alluvial areas and bog woodland
overgrazing and animal trespass
undervalued perception of priority woodland
Project Actions
This project aims to address these threats by means of the following woodland restoration techniques:
remove non-native trees and shrubs
control invasive non-native species to facilitate natural regeneration of native woodland habitat
block forest drains within alluvial woodlands
fencing will protect habitats from over grazing. Browsing at Site 9, Camcor.
extend yew woodlands through natural regeneration and planting of local native stock
promote favourable conservation status of rare bog woodland
raise public awareness
Expected Results
The project actions are designed to achieve a significant improvement in woodland habitat quality. In the short term, the woodland restoration techniques concentrate on removing the threats to these habitats. The long term aim is to put in place the conditions which will allow priority woodland to regenerate in future years and provide a home for many native plant and animal species.
The public awareness results of the project will include the project brochure, this project website, and project signage at all nine sites, including detailed information panels at the three demonstration sites.
