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Peatland
     

Lackan Bog

Largest single block of lowland peat in Co. Down. An extensive cutover wetland with a complex mosaic of vegetation communities including poor fen, species-rich areas, pools in old cuttings and scrubby woodland with remnant by vegetation. Important for Dragonflies: 14 of 22 species on Irish List recorded (13 resident).

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