Glenafelly river

Conifer trees acidify the water along the river. This area along the river should be managed better to improve biodiversity and water PH levels.

Mosaic habitat

The majority of the lower slopes of the upland blanket bog is afforestated with Sitka spruce Norway spruce and larch species while semi natural hardwood trees are along the riparian zone of the river.

Timber

Class of 2011

Slieve Bloom Mountains map 26/1/2011

The Slieve Bloom Mountains are located along the Offaly Laois border. The area is designated an SAC as it contains mountain blanket bog habitat, a part of the site is also a statutory nature reserve.