Duntally Wood Explained

Duntally Wood
Photo Width:200
Map:Ireland
Map Width:200
Label:Duntally Wood
Coords:55.118°N -7.901°W
Type:National
Location:County Donegal
Area:37acres
Operator:National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland)
Status:Open all year

Duntally Wood is a national nature reserve of approximately 37acres located in County Donegal, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service.

Features

Duntally Wood was legally protected as a national nature reserve by the Irish government in 1986.[1] The reserve is also a candidate for a Special Area of Conservation.[2]

The woodland includes ash, elm, hazel, holly, oak and downy birch, with an under planting of bluebells, bugle, early purple orchid, hard fern, meadowsweet, wild garlic and wood anemone. Among the birds found in the reserve are buzzards, jays, ravens, sparrowhawks, and tree-creepers. The site has a 2.5 km looped trail.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: S.I. No. 344/1986 - Nature Reserve (Duntally Wood) Establishment Order, 1986 . electronic Irish Statute Book . 22 September 2020 . en.
  2. Web site: Duntally Wood Nature Reserve . National Parks & Wildlife Service . 22 September 2020.
  3. Book: Mulvihill . Mary L. . Ingenious Ireland : a county-by-county exploration of Irish mysteries and marvels . 2002 . TownHouse & CountryHouse . Dublin . 9780684020945 . 209.