JOYCE COUNTRY & WESTERN LAKES REGION
HABITATS & WILDLIFE
Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark Region HABITATS & WILDLIFE
The Joyce Country and Western Lakes geopark project region is home to a wide variety of natural habitats and rich biodiversity due to the range of environments present. The most visible species are domesticated sheep in the uplands and cattle in the plains of the east but there is much wildlife to see and discover. Here below are descriptions of the main types of habitats and species present.
- Grasslands
- Hedgerows
- Limestone Pavements
- Peatlands (Bogs)
- Freshwater Habitats
- Fjord
- Semi natural woodland
- Buildings and Bridges
Active conservation is an area that you will also be able to enjoy while in the Geopark
- Special Areas of Conservation (SAP)
- Special Protection Areas (SPA)
- Nature Reserves
Contact
Address
Maam Cross,
Connemara,
Co. Galway
Phone
+353 (0)91 552 306
Email
info@peacockes.ie
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