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The site-specific conservation objectives for the Carrownagappul Bog SAC were outlined by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in 2015, with the purpose of defining favourable conservation conditions for the protected habitats at this site. [5] The objectives are laid out for the active raised bog habitat at the site.
Since 2020, the NPWS has operated under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Special Areas of Conservation are part of the Natura 2000 network of sites within the European Union for special flora or fauna. [1] [2] [3]
The NPWS conservation objectives for the Carrigeenamronety Hill SAC were published in 2021. [17] In this document, it is noted that, while dry heath is the primary habitat in this SAC, the extent of dry heath at the site has not been recorded in detail.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (Irish: An tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra) manages the Irish State's nature conservation responsibilities.As well as managing the national parks, the activities of the NPWS include the designation and protection of Natural Heritage Areas, Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.
The River Suck has a specific population of Greenland White-fronted Goose, which frequently use the Four Roads SAC – according to the NPWS site synopsis, this can be up to 500 individuals. [1] Approximately 2,600 wildfowl and 8,000 waders also use this significant site. The site notes several historical counts over different time periods:
As can be seen from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) designated sites map, other designated SAC sites nearby include Urlaur Lough (NPWS site code 001571), Derrinea bog (NPWS site code 000604), Carrowbehy/Caher Bog (NPWS site code 000597), Drumalough Bog (NPWS site code 002338), and the River Moy SAC (NPWS site code 002298).
The Lough Funshinagh site was proposed as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) in November 1997 and designated as a Natura 2000 site in May 2019 under the Habitats Directive. [8] Statutory Instrument No. 211 of 2019, establishing the site as an SAC (Site code: 000611), was passed in 2019. [ 9 ]
The Mouds Bog site was designated as a Natura 2000 site in 2003 under the Habitats Directive. [2] Statutory Instrument No. 62 of 2022, establishing the site as an SAC (Site code: 002331), was passed in 2022. [3] The three features which qualify this site for an SAC designation are the presence of specific protected habitat types.