View of Lough Carra lakeshore habitats with flowers in the foreground and bushes in the background

Habitats

The terrestrial habitats of the lakeshore are very varied and provide an extremely rich diversity of flora and fauna. Some have been the subject of detailed study, (especially the woodlands), while others remain undescribed in any detail. Three of the habitats are of importance at the European level, being listed under the Habitats Directive: Cladium fen, alkaline fen and limestone pavement.

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