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Irish Archaeological Research Issue 2 Feb 2012 A list of forests managed by the Northern Ireland Forestry Service and opened to the public. For more details on each see the Forestry Service website: http://www.dardni.gov.uk/forestservice/ COUNTY ANTRIM Ballyboley Forest was first planted in 1957. Ballycastle Forest on the slopes of Knocklayd Mountain it was first planted in 1931. Most of this early woodland has now been clear felled and replanted. Ballypatrick Forest is bisected by the main A2 road which is a popular tourist route between the Glens of Antrim and the Causeway Coast. Bann Woods North Forest are a series of six small woods adjacent to the River Bann. Bann Woods South Forest contains many miles of forest roads which members of the public can use for walking. Breen Forest, this compact forest covers just 600 hectares. Capanagh Forest, this is a small coniferous forest on the Mid Antrim Plateau near Larne. Clare Forest or Clare Woods East refers to some small woods, which are grouped together as a management unit. Cleggan Forest, is a large upland coniferous forest of 1,227 hectares and lies on the southern extremities of the Antrim Plateau. Craigs Forest, is a small wood consisting of just over 260 hectares. Garry Forest, is a small wood consisting of just over 566 hectares. Glenariff Forest Park, is situated amid the world famous Glens of Antrim, an area to which tourists have been coming for over a century. Glenarm Forest, is probably one of the least known of the nine glens of Antrim. Muckamore Forest, this small woodland is located on the north-eastern shoreline of Lough Neagh, between Antrim Marina and the site of the former Deer Park Hotel. Portglenone Forest, this woodland provides an enjoyable recreational environment for all. Randalstown Forest, extends to 172 hectares. It was acquired by Forest Service from Shanes Castle Estate in 1934. Slieveanorra Forest, an extensive area of conifer forest, located between the Newton Crommelin to Armoy and the Newton Crommelin to Cushendun roads. Tardree Forest, this is a predominantly mixed coniferous forest with an extensive system of internal forest roads. Woodburn Forest, an extensive area of predominantly coniferous woodlands adjacent to the Woodburn reservoirs, near Carrickfergus. 21
COUNTY DOWN Annalong Forest, the Silent Valley reservoir lies adjacent to this forest. Irish Archaeological Research Issue 2 Jan 2012 Ballysallagh Forest, this is a predominantly conifer forest with an area of broadleaved woodland at Cairn Wood. Belvoir Park Forest, is a working forest within a city. It is a vibrant forest with a variety of wildlife and a range of tree specimens within easy reach of Belfast's outer ring road. Bohill Forest, a small conifer woodland just past Drumaness Village on the main road to Newcastle. Castleward Forest, this forest is a mixed conifer and broadleaved woodland located near the village of Strangford. Castlewellan Forest Park, encompasses 450 hectares of land lying to the north of the Mourne Mountains. Clandeboye Forest, a mixed conifer and broadleaved woodland adjacent to Helen's Tower. Donard Forest, lies at the foot of the Mournes and houses some of the most spectacular viewpoints taking in areas such as Newcastle and district, Dundrum Bay, St John's Point and Slieve Croob. Drumkeeragh Forest, mixed coniferous forest offering extensive views across County Down. Hillsborough Forest, mixed coniferous and broadleaved forest, within the walls of Large Park, once part of Hillsborough Demesne. Mount Stewart Forest, a mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland located on the shores of Strangford Lough. Hollymount Forest, a small mixed coniferous and broad-leaved woodland located on the flood plain of the Quoile River, near Downpatrick. Mourne Forest, a mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland located on the shores of Strangford Lough. Narrow Water Forest, this is a mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland located beside the main Newry to Warrenpoint Road overlooking Narrow Water. Rostrevor Forest, on the edge of Rostrevor village covers an area of 1,700 hectares of which 1,000 hectares are planted with trees. Tollymore Forest Park, covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains, this Forest Park offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at nearby Newcastle. 22
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