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

IE0002343

1.3 Site name

Tullaher Lough and Bog SAC

1.4 First Compilation date

2003-04

1.5 Update date

2018-09

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:2003-04
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:-9.559029
Latitude:52.706172

2.2 Area [ha]

468.9820

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
7110  info      6.78  0.00  G  C  C  B  B 
7120  info      4.02  0.00  G  C  C  C  C 
7140  info      9.38  0.00  M  B  C  B  B 
7150  info      0.339139  0.00  M  C  C  B  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.
BA052Anas crecca    w  42  42  i    G  C  C  C  C 
BA053Anas platyrhynchos    w  21  21  i    G  C  C  C  C 
BA395Anser albifrons flavirostris    w  57  57  i    G  C  B  C  B 
BA038Cygnus cygnus    w  12  12  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA142Vanellus vanellus    w  25  25  i    G  C  C  C  C 
  • 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  Elatine hexandra                      X 
P  Eriocaulon aquaticum                      X 
P  Isoetes echinospora                      X 
P  Rhynchospora fusca                      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
N082.00
N1016.00
N0770.00
N065.00
N146.00
N231.00

Total Habitat Cover

100

Other Site Characteristics

Tullaher Lough and Bog is a large diverse site which is dominated by cutover bog. The site is situated 3 km south-west of Doonbeg village, Co. Clare and is underlain by grey siltstone and sandstone. While the main habitat within the site is cutover bog, the main ecological interest is provided by areas of raised bog, lake and fen habitats. The western margins of the site comprise a mosaic of wet and semi-improved or improved agricultural grassland, which are used by feeding geese.

4.2 Quality and importance

The main ecological interest of this site is provided by a small area of uncut raised bog. This area, though small, is one of the most westerly examples of raised bog habitat in Ireland. Although the raised bog has been subject to cutting, the surface is wet and has a healthy Sphagnum cover. The area of active bog is surrounded by degraded raised bog. Rhynchosporion vegetation is also represented but is largely restricted to the areas of wet bog. Two small lakes occur and these support a well-developed aquatic flora which includes nationally rare species such as Eriocaulon aquaticum and Elatine hexandra. Substantial areas of fen and transition mire occur close to the lakes and these are of good quality. The site is the focal point for a small but well-established population of Anser albifrons flavirostris. This population is of particular note as it is now the most south-westerly flock in the country. Cygnus cygnus and several other waterfowl species occur in small numbers.

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]
MA03i
MC01.03o
LA04o
MC01.03.01i
LA03o
MA08i
LD01.02i
LA04i
LD01.02o
MA08o
LJ01i
Positive Impacts
RankActivities, management [code]Pollution (optional) [code]inside/outside [i|o|b]
LA03o
LA04i
MA08o
MA03i
MC01.03o
LD01.02o
LA04o

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)

Cross, J.R. (1990). The Raised Bogs of Ireland: their Ecology, Status and Conservation. Report to the Minister of State at the Department of Finance. Stationery Office, Dublin. Derwin, J. and MacGowan, F. (2000). Raised Bog Conservation Project. Unpublished report, Dchas The Heritage Service, Dublin. Douglas, C. and Grogan, H. (1987). Survey to Locate Raised Bogs of Scientific Interest in Counties Clare and Kerry. Unpublished report, Forest and Wildlife Service, Dublin. Foss, P. and O'Connell, C. (1991). Tullaher Lough and Bog Wetlands Heritage Zone. Irish Peatlands Conservancy Council, Dublin. Fox, A.D., Norriss, D.W., Stroud, D.A. and Wilson, H.J. (1994) Greenland White-fronted Geese in Ireland and Britain 1982/83 - 1993/94. Greenland White-fronted Goose Study research report no. 8. Greenland White-fronted Goose Study, Wales and National Parks and Wildlife Service, Dublin. Goodwillie, R. (1972). A Preliminary Report on Areas of Scientific Interest in County Clare. Unpublished report, An Foras Forbartha, Dublin. Hunt, J., Newton, S.F. and Murphy, J. (1999). Proposed Windfarm at Moanmore, Co Clare: an Assessment of Ornithological Interest. BirdWatch Ireland Conservation Report No. 99/2. BirdWatch Ireland, Dublin. National Parks and Wildlife Service (1992-1994). National Areas of Scientific Interest Survey. Unpublished report, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Dublin.

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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