Kylecorragh Wood is an old oak woodland along the freshwater stretches of the River Nore in County Kilkenny, Ireland.[1][2][3] Located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of New Ross, it consists of 100 acres (400,000 m2).[1][3] Kylecorragh Woods are of regional importance as an relatively undisturbed example of the original deciduous woodland which covered the river valley.[1]
| Kylecorragh Wood | |
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| Location | County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Nearest city | New Ross |
| Coordinates | 52°25′13″N 7°00′01″W / 52.420259°N 7.0003441°W |
| Area | 100 acres (400,000 m2) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Governing body | National Parks & Wildlife Service |
The site is a Natura 2000 "Old Oak Woodlands" habitat, and is a prominent feature in the "River Barrow and River Nore, Special Area of Conservation (SAC)" area,[2] formally proposed in 2002.[2] The woods contain oak and sycamore.[1] The high canopy provides a damp ground for rich and varied flora, including common holly and hazel, blackthorn, gorse, and willow.[1][2]
The National Parks and Wildlife Service responsibilities include the protection of the site. The local authority is Kilkenny County Council.
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- NPWS (2016), "River Barrow and River Nore SAC", www.npws.ie, National Parks & Wildlife Service
- EEA (2017), "River Barrow and River Nore SAC", eunis.eea.europa.eu, European Environment Agency
- Young, R. (1972), A Preliminary Report on Areas of Scientific Interest in County Kilkenny (PDF), An Foras Forbartha, p. 23.
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