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2 unusual facts about Killykeen Forest Park


Killykeen Forest Park

Responsibility for the upkeep of Killykeen is through the state's commercial forestry service Coillte together with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) where Lough Oughter and its associated loughs are protected under the EU Habitats Directive as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a Special Protection Area (SPA) for wildlife and particularly wintering birds.

The forest consists of mainly mixed woodland including Norway and Sitka spruce, Ash, Oak and Beech.



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