Database release:
SDF
NATURA 2000 - STANDARD DATA FORM

For Special Protection Areas (SPA),
Proposed Sites for Community Importance (pSCI),
Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and
for Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SITE IDENTIFICATION

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1.1 Type

B

1.2 Site code

IE0001952

1.3 Site name

Comeragh Mountains SAC

1.4 First Compilation date

1997-01

1.5 Update date

2020-10

1.6 Respondent:

Name/Organisation:National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Address:               
Email:datadelivery@chg.gov.ie

1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates

Date site proposed as SCI:1997-08
Date site confirmed as SCI: No information provided
Date site designated as SAC: No information provided
National legal reference of SAC designation: No information provided

2. SITE LOCATION

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2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:

Longitude:-7.567400
Latitude:52.236500

2.2 Area [ha]

6290.4315

2.3 Marine area [%]

0.0000

2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):


No information provided

2.5 Administrative region code and name

NUTS level 2 code Region Name
IE02Southern and Eastern

2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)

Atlantic (0.00 %)

3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them

Annex I Habitat types Site assessment
Code PF NP Cover [ha] Cave [number] Data quality A|B|C|D A|B|C
      RepresentativityRelative SurfaceConservationGlobal
3110  info      31.924  0.00  M  B  C  A  B 
3260  info      62.93  0.00  M  C  C  A  C 
4010  info      1321.56  0.00  M  C  B  C  C 
4030  info      1510.36  0.00  M  B  B  C  B 
4060  info      188.79  0.00  M  B  C  A  B 
7130  info  X     906.811  0.00  G  B  C  C  C 
8110  info      44.1  0.00  G  B  B  B  B 
8210  info      62.93  0.00  M  C  C  A  C 
8220  info      251.73  0.00  M  C  B  A  C 
  • PF: for the habitat types that can have a non-priority as well as a priority form (6210, 7130, 9430) enter "X" in the column PF to indicate the priority form.
  • NP: in case that a habitat type no longer exists in the site enter: x (optional)
  • Cover: decimal values can be entered
  • Caves: for habitat types 8310, 8330 (caves) enter the number of caves if estimated surface is not available.
  • Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation)

3.2 Species referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC and listed in Annex II of Directive 92/43/EEC and site evaluation for them

Species Population in the site Site assessment
G Code Scientific Name S NP T Size Unit Cat. D.qual. A|B|C|D A|B|C
      MinMax  Pop.Con.Iso.Glo.
BA082Circus cyaneus    p        P  DD  C  C  C  C 
BA103Falco peregrinus    p  5  5  p    G  C  A  C  A 
P6216Hamatocaulis vernicosus    p  4164  4164  area  P  G  B  A  C  A 
BA346Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax    p  1  1  p    G  C  B  C  C 
BA282Turdus torquatus    r  1  2  p    G  C  A  C  B 
  • Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, I = Invertebrates, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
  • S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
  • NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
  • Type: p = permanent, r = reproducing, c = concentration, w = wintering (for plant and non-migratory species use permanent)
  • Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the Standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting (see reference portal)
  • Abundance categories (Cat.): C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present - to fill if data are deficient (DD) or in addition to population size information
  • Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation); VP = 'Very poor' (use this category only, if not even a rough estimation of the population size can be made, in this case the fields for population size can remain empty, but the field "Abundance categories" has to be filled in)

3.3 Other important species of flora and fauna (optional)

Species

Population in the site

Motivation

Group CODE Scientific Name S NP Size Unit Cat. Species Annex Other categories
     MinMax C|R|V|PIVVABCD
P  Amblystegium fluviatile                      X 
P  Antitrichia curtipendula                      X 
P  Bartramia hallerana                      X 
P  Bryum riparium                      X 
P  Colura calyptrifolia                      X 
P  Cynodontium bruntonii                      X 
P  Dicranella subulata                      X 
P  Dumortiera hirsuta                      X 
P  Grimmea torquata                      X 
P  Hedwigia integrifolia                      X 
B  Lagopus lagopus                      X 
P  Lejeunea holtii                      X 
M  Lepus timidus hibernicus                  X     
M  Lepus timidus hibernicus                    X   
M  Lepus timidus hibernicus                X       
P  Pohlia elongata                      X 
P  Pohlia muyldermansii                      X 
P  Radula voluta                      X 
A  Rana temporaria                X       
A  Rana temporaria                    X   
P  Rhabdoweisia fugax                      X 
P  Rhizomnium pseudopunctatum                      X 
P  Rhynchostegium lusitanicum                      X 
F  Salvelinus alpinus                X       
  • Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, Fu = Fungi, I = Invertebrates, L = Lichens, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
  • CODE: for Birds, Annex IV and V species the code as provided in the reference portal should be used in addition to the scientific name
  • S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
  • NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
  • Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting, (see reference portal)
  • Cat.: Abundance categories: C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present
  • Motivation categories: IV, V: Annex Species (Habitats Directive), A: National Red List data; B: Endemics; C: International Conventions; D: other reasons

4. SITE DESCRIPTION

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4.1 General site character

Habitat class % Cover
N1029.00
N201.00
N0710.00
N228.00
N231.00
N0847.00
N064.00

Total Habitat Cover

100

Other Site Characteristics

A medium sized upland site with a diversity of habitats including various heath types, blanket bog, oligotrophic lakes in coums backed by extensive cliff faces, upland grassland, a variety of rocky habitats and rivers with well developed aquatic flora. There is a small area of coniferous forestry present within the site. Roads have been developed near Mahon River for tourism purposes.

4.2 Quality and importance

This is the most south-easterly upland area in the country and supports a diverse range of upland habitats and species. Habitats of particular note are the oligotrophic lakes, dry heaths and alpine heath. Many rare bryophytes are present, including Drepanocladus vernicosus. Three bird species listed on Annex I of the EU Birds Directive breed within the site - Falco peregrinus, Circus cyaneus and Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax. The Red Data Book fish Salvelinus alpinus occurs in the lakes.

4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site

The most important impacts and activities with high effect on the site

Negative Impacts
RankThreats and pressures [code]Pollution (optional) [code]inside/outside [i|o|b]
LC01.03i
HK01.01i
HA04i
MG01.02i
LE06i
MA04o
LD01.02i
MBo
MJ01i
LE02o
MI01i
LBi
Positive Impacts
RankActivities, management [code]Pollution (optional) [code]inside/outside [i|o|b]
LBi
MG01.02i
LD01.02i
MA04o
LE02o
MBo

Rank: H = high, M = medium, L = low
Pollution: N = Nitrogen input, P = Phosphor/Phosphate input, A = Acid input/acidification,
T = toxic inorganic chemicals, O = toxic organic chemicals, X = Mixed pollutions
i = inside, o = outside, b = both

4.4 Ownership (optional)


No information provided

4.5 Documentation (optional)

Berrow, S.D., Mackie, K.L., O'Sullivan, O., Shepherd, K.B., Mellon, C. & Coveney, J.A. (1992). The 2nd International Chough Survey : Ireland. Unpublished report to the IWC, Dublin and RSPB Belfast. Heuff, H. (1984). The Vegetation of Irish Lakes. Unpublished report to the Forest & Wildlife Service, Dublin. McGrath, D. & Walsh, P. (1990). Where to Watch Birds in Waterford. Irish Wildbird Conservancy, Waterford. Mooney, E. & Goodwillie, R. (1992 draft). Mountain Blanket Bog Survey. Report to National Parks & Wildlife Service, Dublin. Praeger, R.L. (1934). The Botanist in Ireland. Hodges Figgis & Co. Dublin. Stewart, N. (undated). List of Rare Irish Bryophytes. National Parks & Wildlife Service, Dublin. Young, R. (1972). Areas of Scientific Interest in Co. Waterford. An Foras Forbartha, Dublin. Whilde, A. (1993). Irish Red Data Book 2. Vertebrates. H.M.S.O. Belfast.

5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS

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6. SITE MANAGEMENT

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6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:


No information provided

6.2 Management Plan(s):

An actual management plan does exist:

 Yes
No, but in preparation
X
No

6.3 Conservation measures (optional)


No information provided

 

7. MAP OF THE SITE

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Map delivered as PDF in electronic format (optional)
 Yes
X
 No

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