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Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002A PRELIMINARY STUDYOF THEUPPER SHANNON FLOODPLAINA Report byBrowne Dunne Roche Consulting EcologistsMay 2002Commissioned by Ddchas The Heritage ServiceDepartment of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands.1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1. This study examines conservation interest in the Upper Shannon catchment.The project area includes the Shannon and its floodplain from Lanesborough,County Longford, to the northern shore of Lough Allen, County Leitrim. Italso includes Loughs Key and Drumharlow, County Roscommon, and an areaof many small lakes between Strokestown and Elphin in County Roscommon.2. The main aims of the study are:to map habitats using available aerial photography combined with groundtruthing.to identify areas of conservation interest that are not already covered by aconservation designation.to note the important species found in the area and to identify gaps inknowledge of these species.to zone the entire area according to three classes. Zone A highlights areasof greatest conservation interest where development is likely to haveadverse impacts. Zone B includes areas of interest where proposals fornew developments should be adequately assessed and Zone C indicatesareas of least conservation interest.3. Information on soils, geology, species of conservation interest and planningare collated from published sources, consultations and the Duchas file archive.4. A number of conservation areas, mostly NHAs, already exist. These mainlyincorporate large lake bodies (e.g. Loughs Boderg and Bofin, Drumharlow) orstretches of lake shoreline and islands (e.g. Lough Allen and Lough Key).5. Fourteen different habitat types are identified, including raised bog andturlough, both listed in Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive. The mostcommon habitat within the project area is improved grassland. Lakes and wetgrassland are the next most abundant habitat types. Broadleaved semi-naturalwoodland is relatively scarce throughout. Scrub is common, but does notoccur extensively. Cutaway raised bog is relatively abundant in the southernhalf of the project area.6. The Greenland White-fronted Goose is a species of conservation interestfound within the survey area in winter. The two Greenland White-frontedGoose flocks of the Upper Shannon have undergone serious decline.7. Some rare plant species are recorded from the project area, however, none ofthese are protected under the Flora Protection Order.8. Very little information is available for Annex I invertebrate species such aswhite clawed crayfish or freshwater pearl mussel.09. Zone A sites (those of greatest potential conservation interest) include:complexes of small lakes between Strokestown and Elphin, where marllake and Schoenus fen may be present.

the Shannon and Feorish River floodplains near Termonbarry andLanesborough where callows vegetation may be found.Kilgarriff and Rossmore Bay at the northern shore of Lough Allenwhich includes a complex of lake, reedbed, wet grassland and wetwoodlandvegetation types.10. Increased numbers of applications for planning permission within the UpperShannon area have been associated with the implementation of the RuralRenewal Scheme. Considerable development is taking place at Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village, Drumshanbo and Newtown Forbes. Ribbondevelopment of private dwellings along small roads in parts of Roscommon isindicated.11. In ecologically sensitive areas, residential or industrial development leads tohabitat loss and fragmentation.12. Rhododendron and other invasive species, such as cherry laurel, threaten theecological diversity of woodlands and cutaway bog, particularly aroundCastleforbes and Rockingham demesnes.13. The invasive species, zebra mussel is a serious threat to aquatic life of theShannon. When zebra mussels occur in large numbers they can dramaticallyalter a lake ecosystem causing a shift of energy flow from pelagic (middle orsurface level dwellers) to benthic (bottom dwellers).14. The study recommends extensions to some existing NHAs to include areas ofwinter flooding, good quality semi-natural habitat and / or known feeding sitesof Greenland White-fronted Geese.15. Many of the Zone A sites were flooded during the timeframe of the presentproject so further, detailed, summer surveying is recommended for these areasto determine conservation interest and whether they qualify for NHA status.16. Detailed survey and monitoring are recommended for Greenland WhitefrontedGeese, white-clawed crayfish and fresh water pearl mussel todetermine more accurately population status and distributions. The reasons forthe decline of Greenland White-fronted Geese should be elucidated.17. Within NHA and SAC woodlands, a programme of invasive species removalin cooperation with landowners, would be ideal.18. Additional Duchas field staff should be appointed to monitor the UpperShannon area in its entirety.19. Duchas needs a policy on the levels of amenity/leisure activity that can takeplace within designated areas to facilitate conservation management decisions.20. It is recommended that all planning developments for marinas/jetties areforwarded to Duchas for comment, regardless of whether the proposeddevelopment is situated in a designated conservation area.

O21. The River Shannon and its catchment is a hugely important biodiversityresource. It retains extensive areas of semi-natural vegetation in its floodplain,as well as a number of species of conservation interest. However, systematicsurvey and monitoring of rare species, further designation of conservationareas, and appropriate assessment of proposed developments in sensitive areasare required to ensure that this conservation interest is maintained. The UpperShannon may be suitable for designation as a National Park, or as a singlelarge NHA/SAC, since management of current areas of conservation along theShannon cannot be seen in isolation from the rest of the river system.

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonMay 2002Table of Contents1.0 Introduction 61.1 River Shannon 61.2 Stud Area 61.3 Fishing on the Shannon 71.4 Designated conservation areas g2.0 Stud parameters 112.1 Aims 112.2 Project time rame and consultations113.0 Habitats recorded in the Upper Shannon Catchment 123.1 Methodology 133.2 Constraints133.3 Nomenclature133.4 Aquatic habitats133.41 Lakes 143.42 Rivers and streams 153.4.3 Canals 163.4.4 Reedbeds and swamps 163.3.5 Turlou hs 163.5 Terrestrial habitats 173.5.1 Woodlands 173.5.1.1 D broadleaved semi-natural woodland 173.5.1.2 Wet, broadleaved semi-natural woodland 183.5.1.3 Mixed woodland 193.5.1.4 Commercial forest 193.5.1.5 Scrub 193.5.1.6 Hedgerow 193.5.2 Grassland 193.5.2.1 Improved grassland 203.5.2.2 Lowland wet grassland 203.5.3 Freshwater marsh 203.5.4 Fen vegetation 213.5.5 Raised Bo213.5.6 Cutover Bo 213.5.7 Heath 224.0 Soils234.1 Leitrim234.2 Longford294.3 Roscommon325.0 Geology345.1 Sheet 8 Sligo - Leitrim345.2 Sheet 12 Lon ord-Roscommon356.0 Areas of Importance to Birds366.1 Greenland White-fronted Goose: Anser albifrons flavirostris 366.1.1 Status in Ireland366.1.2 Distribution in Ireland 366.1.3 Distribution in the Upper Shannon 366.1.4 Conservation status in the Upper Shannon 376.1.5 Reasons for international decline 406.1.6 Recommendations 4062 Areas o im ortance or other birds ecies416.3 Other bird species o interest 423

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002OO7.0 Species of interest within the Upper Shannon Area 437.1 Plants 437.1.1 Vascular plants 437.1.2 Bryophytes 477.2 Lichens 487.3 Invertebrates 487.4 Vertebrates 508.0 Zoning and Sites of Interest 518.1 Zone A 538.1.1 Lough Allen 538.1.2 Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon 568.1.3 Lough Key to Drumharlow 568.1.4 Carrick-on-Shannon to Lough Bofin 578.1.5 Lough Bofin to Termonbarry 598.1.6 Termonbarry to Lanesborou h 598.1.7 Area between Strokestown, El hin and Rooske 628.2 Zone B 658.2.1 Lough Allen 658.2.2 Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon 678.2.3 Lough Key to Drumharlow 698.2.4 Carrick-on-Shannon to Lough Bofin 728.2.5 Lough Bofin to Termonbarry 748.2.6 Termonbarry to Lanesborou h 758.2.7 Area between Strokestown, El hin and Rooske 769.0 Planning and Development within the Upper Shannon Area 789.1 Rural Renewal Scheme 789.1.1 Leitrim 789.1.2 Longford 789.1.3 Roscommon 789.2 Marinas and boating facilities 799.3 Implications o development 799.4 Recommendations or Planning Authorities 7910.0 Threats8110.1 Invasive species 8110.1.1 Zebra mussels 8110.1.1.1 Origins 8110.1.1.2 General biology 8110.1.1.3 Dispersal 8110.1.1.4 Zebra mussel in Ireland 8210.1.1.5 Potential zebra mussel habitats in the Upper Shannon 8210.1.1.6 Ecological impacts 8210.1.1.7 Economic impacts 8210. 1.2 Other invasive species 8510.2 Development pressures 8510.3 Tourism8510.4 Agriculture8511.0 Recommendations 8611.1 Conservation areas 8611. Existing conservation areas 8611. 1.2 Potential new areas for designation 8611. 1.3 Other Zone A Sites 8711. 1.4 A National Park 8711.2 Information gaps 874

0Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study o the Upper Shannon May 200211.2.1 Knowledge sharing 8711.2.2 Species 8711.2.3 Other surveys 8811.3 Staffing 8811.4 Planning and development pressure 8812.0 References 90Ap pendix 1 List of conservation areasAp pendix 2 ConsultationAp pendix 3 Habitat mapsAp pendix 4 Flooding mapsAp pendix 5 Greenland White-fronted Geese sitesAp pendix 6 Zoning mapsAp pendix 7 Planning informationAp pendix 8 PhotographsOO5

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20021.0 Introduction1.1 River ShannonThe River Shannon catchment is the largest in Ireland covering an area of 14,700 km2from its source in County Cavan to the Shannon estuary in County Limerick (Figure1.1).The River Shannon does not fall significantly throughout much of its course (fromLough Allen in Leitrim to Killaloe in Clare it only drops 17m). This results in anextensive floodplain and slow, meandering course for most of the river's length.One-fifth of the land area of Ireland drains inwards through various lakes, rivers andstreams in to the Shannon system. The river catchment consists of a series of smallrivers and lakes. The river produces valley topography in only a few places. Summerwater levels over most of the area are only a metre or less below the level of thesurrounding fields so any rise in the water levels produces extensive flooding(Delaney 2000).The Shannon system is navigable, and has been for almost 200 years, with a channelmaintained along much of its course. A number of canals facilitate navigation atcertain points and also allow access to lake systems such as Lough Erne.1.2 Study AreaThe project area takes in parts of counties Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim,extending from Lanesborough to the northern shore of Lough Allen. It also includesan area of small lakes between Rooskey and Strokestown, and the Boyle River westto, and including, Lough Key (Figure 1.2).The area is generally low lying (highest point is 137m OD at Kiltrustan, north ofStrokestown), but drumlins are a prominent landscape feature. The mountainssurrounding Lough Allen are outside the survey boundary.Lakes are an important element of this study. Lough Allen is the largest lake(approximately 65km2) and marks the northern boundary of the survey area. TheElectricity Supply Board uses Lough Allen as a reservoir and control the level bysluice. The water level can fluctuate by as much as 2.5m (O'Reilly 1998). LoughsEidin (Drumharlow), Boderg, Bofin and Forbes are important areas of conservation.Lough Key on the western edge of the survey area covers an area of 8.5km2 and somesections of its shoreline and one island are covered by NHA designations. A networkof other lakes which include Grange and Kilglass Loughs, occurs in the westernregion of the survey area between Strokestown and Elphin. These water bodies areconnected by a series of rivers and streams. This intricate hydrological systemsupports an interesting complex of habitat types such as marl lake, fen and bog. Thelakes throughout the survey area are particularly important habitats for overwinteringwild fowl.'' 6

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon Mav 2002Carrick-on-Shannon is the main town within the survey area. This is one of thesmallest Irish County Towns with a population of 2,500, but many new developmentsare evident on its outskirts.The principal land use throughout the survey area is agriculture, predominantlygrazing by cattle and sheep. Due to soil and environmental constraints agriculture ispractised less intensively toward the north of the project boundary. Afforested areasare scattered throughout the survey area but the most significant plantations arecentred around Lough Key. This lake also has a Forest Park on its southern shorewhich is an important amenity area for the region (Brady Shipman Martin 1981).There are occasional, large industrial developments such as Masonite, south ofCarrick-on-Shannon.1.3 Fishing on the ShannonThe Shannon catchment is considered a high quality fishery and it makes a significantcontribution to the economy of the region (K. Giffen pers. comm.). The Shannon andits tributaries contain some game and an abundance of coarse fish. Salmon and seatrout are categorised as game fish. The number of salmon caught has declined,however, since the construction of the hydro-electric station at Ardnacrusha in the1920's (Delany 2000).Large lakes such as Lough Allen and Lough Key support both coarse and troutfisheries but smaller lakes are usually coarse fisheries only. Lakes with dense reedvegetation (such as Loughs Allen, Key and Forbes) are likely to support large stocksof pike (Esox lucius) (Delany 2000).0Roach (Rutilus rutilus) and bream (Abramis brama) are plentiful throughout theproject area (Delany 2000). Roach are prolific breeders and can overrun a system,often quickly reducing the size of other species. Transferring roach from one waterbody to another is prohibited.Perch (Perca fluviatilus) are widespread but are less abundant where roach occur.Other coarse fish such as tench (Tinca tinca) and rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)tend to favour weedy, slow-flowing sections (Delany 2000).Brown trout (Salmon trutta) are also found, but mainly when predators such as pikeare absent. Eels (Anguilla anguilla) are common throughout the Shannon system(Delany 2000).The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board is responsible for maintaining the anglinginterests of this waterway. Management carried out by the Fisheries Board includesmoving pike between lakes to regulate numbers (subject to health checks). TheFisheries Board also constructs infrastructure for anglers, such as board walks oraccess roadways (K.Giffen pers. comm.).7

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the DOer Shannon Mav 2002The main potential threats to the Shannon fishery are from the introduced specieszebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), dace (Leucisus leucisus) and any deteriorationin water quality (K.Giffen pers.comm.)1.4 Designated Conservation areasA number of areas within the survey boundaries have been designated as conservationareas under the EU Habitats Directive, Birds Directive and the Wildlife Acts (1976,2000) (Appendix 1). Lists of the conservation areas according to habitat type may befound in section, 3.0 Habitats found in the Upper Shannon Catchment. Appendix 1contains a complete list of the designated conservation areas occurring within thesurvey boundaries.08

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Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20022.0 Study parameters2.1 AimsThe purpose of the study was to produce a preliminary report on the natureconservation interest of the Shannon floodplain area from Lanesborough northwards.It is perceived that this area has had minimal scientific survey and has relatively fewdesignated areas such as SACs and NHAs. It is also an area that has recently comeunder developmental pressure owing to tax incentive schemes.This study will produce a document which willinform local authorities of areas of importance for nature conservationidentify areas for further survey for possible NHA designationhighlight information deficitsinform NPW field staff in relation to assessment of planning applications.This report does not purport to be a fully comprehensive study of the Upper Shannonregion, merely a precursor to more detailed investigations into the most interestingsites. The boundaries provided for Zones in Appendix 6 are not definitive and maychange when more detailed survey information becomes available.2.2 Project time frame and consultationsThis study was conducted from January to March 2002. Owing to (a) time constraintsand (b) seasonality, a limited amount of data were collected during field surveys, butthese were augmented by information collected from a range of sources includingstakeholders, researchers and State bodies. A full list of all consultations is providedin Appendix 2. Consultations were an important element in the selection of sites ofhigh conservation interest.Every effort was made to contact national experts and others with local knowledgewithin the timeframe of the project.Information in this report is based on publications, Dachas files and data provided byconsultees. It does not purport to be an exhaustive treatment of all the conservationissues in the Upper Shannon.11

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002`J3.0 Habitats recorded in the Upper ShannonA number of habitats were recorded in the survey area (Table 3.1). These can be dividedinto two broad categories, aquatic and terrestrial.Table 3.1. List of habitats identified in the Upper Shannon Floodplain Study, using ASIhabitat nomenclature (Lockhart et al. 1993) and including Heritage Council habitat codesin brackets (Fossitt 2000). Priority Habitats under the Habitats Directive are indicatedwith *, in the case of raised bogs only active ones are Priority Habitats. Non-marineislands are not treated as a separate habitat type. Instead, these are classified according tothe vegetation type they support.Habitat typeLakes (FL2, FL3, FL4)Rivers and streams (FW2)Canals (FW3)Reedbeds and other swamps (FS 1)Turlou hs (FL6)Freshwater marsh (GM 1)Lowland wet grassland (rush dominated fields) (GS4)Improved grassland (GAI)Raised bog (PB1)*Cutover bog (PB4)Fens (PF1)D broadleaved semi-natural woodland (WN2)Wet, broadleaved, semi-natural woodland (WN6, WN7*)Mixed woodland (WD I)Commercial forest (WD4)Hedge (WLI)Scrub (WS I)O12

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study o the Upper Shannon May 20023.1 MethodologyHabitats were identified from colour aerial photographs (2000 series). Once identifiedfrom the aerial photographs, ground-truthing in the field was carried out during Februaryand March 2002.The information was then collated and used to construct a habitat map at a scale of 1:30,000, on maps provided by Dachas GIS Section.Field visits and initial surveys were conducted in February and March 2002, mainly tosites that, from discussions with interested parties or from aerial photographs, may havehad some conservation value.The habitats described in the following sections correspond to those highlighted in habitatmaps in Appendix 3.For sources of information on rare species see Section 7. General habitat information wasderived from Dachas file sources and field survey.3.2 ConstraintsThe field work was carried out in winter so a substantial portion of the survey area wasflooded. Within these flooded areas, field work was not possible and habitats or featuresidentified from aerial photographs could not be verified. Flooded areas are demarcated onmaps (Appendix 4).Although detailed field surveys were beyond the scope of this project, where a specieslist was taken from the field, it is unlikely to be complete since the survey work wascarried out during winter. Many annual plants had not emerged and perennials had diedback, which may mask their presence and/or abundance within the vegetation.3.3 Nomenclature0 Habitat nomenclature follows that of the national ASI survey (Lockhart et al. 1993), withreference to the classification used by the Heritage Council (Fossitt 2000) and the EUHabitats Directive.Nomenclature for higher plants and ferns follows Webb et al. (1996). Nomenclature forbryophytes and lichens follows Smith (1978) and Purvis et al. (1992).3.4 Aquatic habitatsAquatic habitats recorded in the present survey include rivers, lakes and streams, ditchesand canals. During winter many discrete waterbodies merge to form larger complexes,since both the Shannon and its lakes flood extensively. Many of the small lakes nearStrokestown, in the south west of the survey area, are interconnected by rivers and somemerge to become larger lakes in the winter. This is illustrated in the flooding maps(Appendix 4).13

OBrowne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, 0 er Shannon May 2002Water quality within the study area is moderate, with sampling stations recording Q-values that range from 4-5 unpolluted, to 2-3 moderately polluted (EPA data). Waterquality appears to deteriorate from north to south, possibly reflecting the increase inhuman settlements and increasingly intensive agriculture. A gradual deterioration inwater quality has been recorded in Loughs Ree and Derg, further south in the Shannoncatchment, during the past 20 years (Kirk McClure Morton 1999). This deterioration islikely to be mirrored in the present, more northerly study area.O3.4.1 LakesLakes in the survey area range from large water bodies such as the Lough Bofin/Bodergcomplex to small waterbodies such as Black Lough. Lakes cover an estimated 30% of theproject area. Those with conservation designations are listed in Table 3.2. Particularlyimportant complexes of small lakes are present in the Strokestown/Elphin area.Lakes typically support reedbeds and swamp along their edges, and along periodicallyinundated shorelines, wet grassland or wet woodland / willow scrub may be found.Certain lakes on limestone bedrock have developed Schoenus fen vegetation along theirshores.The lakes in the area range from oligotrophic (FL2) to mesotrophic (FL4). Marl lakes(FL3) may be found in the south west sector, on limestone bedrock, possibly supportingcharophytes. Further detailed survey work is required to confirm the status of such lakes.Rare plant species associated with lakes and lake edges within the study area includeelongated sedge (Carex elongata), slender tufted sedge (Carex acuta), floating waterplantain (Luronium natans) and water germander (Teucrium scordium). Water germanderis almost confined in its Irish distribution to the Shannon Lakes (Webb et al. 1996).The lakes and associated wetlands are a vital habitat for wildfowl, particularly speciesthat over-winter in Ireland. The most important of these is the Greenland White-frontedGoose (Anser albifrons flavirostris), listed as an Annex I species in the EU BirdsDirective. Nationally important populations of teal, pintail, shoveler and lapwing havebeen recorded within the area (Section 6.0). Some of the lakes and rivers, particularlythose on limestone bedrock, may also support populations of the white-clawed crayfish(Austropotamobius pallipes), an Annex II species in The EU Habitats Directive. Otter(Lutra lutra), another Annex II species, is likely to be common in many of the lakes.The presence of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), an exotic bivalve, is apotential threat to the ecology of larger Shannon lakes. Another threat to the lakes iseutrophication from agricultural and domestic sources. Infilling and excavation may takeplace during developments on lakeshores. Disturbance to wildfowl, such as theGreenland White-fronted Goose, by leisure and construction activities is another potentialproblem.14

(\JBrowne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonTable 3.2. Lakes and their conservation designations within the project area.May 2002Name Desi nation LocationLough Forbes SAC ( art SPA Lon ford/RoscommonLough Bofin NHA Leitrim/RoscommonLough Boder NHA Leitrim/RoscommonLough Allen art of shoreline NHA Leitrim/RoscommonGrange Lough NHA RoscommonKil lass Lough NHA RoscommonLough Nablasbama h NHA RoscommonAnna hmore lou h NHA RoscommonLough KeyIslands and part of shoreline RoscommonNHAFin Lou h NHA RoscommonLough Eidin (Drumharlow) NHA, proposed SPA Roscommon3.4.2 Rivers and streams (FW2)Significant rivers apart from the main artery, the River Shannon, include the Boyle River,the Rinn River, the Feorish and Camlin rivers (Table 3.3). There are numerous streams.Larger rivers often have fringes of reedbeds and woodland along their banks. Where thefloodplain is relatively intact, wet grassland (callows) occurs which may be inundatedduring the winter months or during flood events. Smaller rivers typically have lessreedbed and wet grassland associated with them and little woodland.Rare species associated with river habitat in the study area include the liverwort (Ricciafluitans), slender tufted sedge (Carex acuta) and the freshwater snail (Viviparousviviparous). The Annex II species, otter (Lutra lutra) and salmon (Salmo salar) arecommon.OThreats to river habitats in the area include pollution, typically from agricultural ordomestic sources, and physical alteration of the river such as dredging, drainage orinfilling.15

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Table 3.3 Main rivers and their conservation designations within the project area.Name Designations LocationRiver ShannonLeitrim/ROSCOmmon/Lon fordDiffa her RiverLeitrimEslin RiverLeitrimOwen ar RiverLeitrimStony RiverLeitrimYellow RiverLeitrimCamlin RiverLongfordRinn River NHA LongfordAri na RiverRoscommon/LeitrimBo le RiverRoscommonClooncraff RiverRoscommonFeorish RiverRoscommonFinlou h RiverRoscommonMountain RiverRoscommonOwenur RiverRoscommon3.4.3 Canals (FW3)There are a number of canals in the survey area. The Jamestown Canal, the BallinamoreCanal, the Royal Canal, Cloondara Canal and the Lough Allen Canal.Among the species of interest found in canals of this area is greater spearwort(Ranunculus lingua).3.4.4 Reedbeds and swamps (FS1)This habitat occurs in shallows of lakes and rivers and occasionally along drains in theShannon floodplain. The most abundant species forming this vegetation community iscommon reed (Phragmites australis), which forms both extensive reed beds or thinfringes. Although for the most part, these stands are monodominant, there are occasionalpatches of bulrush (Typha latifolia) and common club-rush (Schoenoplectus lacustris).One lake, Black Lake near Oakport in County Roscommon, also supports large sedgeswamp vegetation of tussock sedge (Carex paniculata), as well as Phragmites australisand Typha latifolia (see Section 8).The extent of reedbed and swamp habitat was difficult to assess at the time of surveying,since much of the vegetation had died off over the winter and new growth had not yetcommenced. Extensive flooding also meant that much of the swamp vegetation wassubmerged.3.4.5 Turloughs (FL6)Turloughs are ephemeral lakes that occupy basins or depressions in limestone areas, andwhere the water levels fluctuate markedly during the year, filling and emptying throughunderground drainage systems. Turlough vegetation is characterised by a concentric16

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002zonation pattern, which reflects changes in the water table. Turloughs are a PriorityHabitat in Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive.Some turloughs have been recorded within the survey area, notably in the region north ofStrokestown, where they are found (1) south east of Caldragh, (2) east of LoughNablasbarnagh and (3) north of Moneyboy (Colhoun 2001). These turloughs were notlarge enough (>10ha) to be included in the turlough survey (Goodwillie 1992).An additional turlough may be present at Ardconra / Farranagalliagh (G 875 010). Thiscould be confirmed by further study.O3.5 Terrestrial habitatsA range of terrestrial habitats were recorded. These were predominantly woodlands,grassland and bog.3.5.1 WoodlandsWoodland generally occurs in isolated fragments within the survey area. At most,broadleaf or mixed woodlands cover approximately 5% of the project area. One of themost extensive areas of woodland is at Castleforbes Estate, on the eastern shore of LoughForbes, County Longford. Several woodland types are found in this demesne, includingsemi-natural. broadleaf woodland, mixed woodland with native and exotic broadleaves,and conifer, plantations. Other significant areas of woodland include those along theshores of Loughs Bofin and Boderg, as well as the woodlands of Rockingham Demesneand Lough Key.Wet woodland with willow, alder and birch is a common woodland type in the projectarea, though it rarely forms extensive patches and is often low growing with a scrubbyappearance. It occurs throughout the survey area, along the shores of the large lakes(Allen, Key, Forbes, Boderg, Bofin, Kilglass).3.5.1.1 Dry broadleaved semi-natural woodlandDry, semi-natural broadleaf woodlands (generally oak-ash-hazel woodland, WN2) areuncommon within the survey area, usually occurring on demesnes, inaccessible slopes oron lake islands. Any extensive areas of this woodland type are designated either SAC orNHA (see Table 3.4). Dry, semi-natural woodland usually develops on brown earths andbrown podzolics (see Section 4.0).The most significant area of woodland occurs at Castleforbes Demesne (SAC), wherethere is a mixture of semi-natural broadleaf woodland with non-native woodland (mixedbroadleaf and conifer woodland). The dry semi-natural woodland on the estate istypically oak-ash-hazel woodland. Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and ash (Fraxinusexcelsior) are the main canopy forming trees.17

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study-of the U, 9Der Shannon Mav 2002A number of rare species have been recorded from the woodlands within the study area.Species include the lichen Cladonia parasitica, the moss Plagiomnium cuspidatum, birdcherry (Prunus padus) and the parasitic higher plants toothwort (Lathraea squamaria)and ivy broomrape (Orobanche hederae).Dry semi-natural broadleaf woodlands in demesnes are particularly threatened byinvasive exotics such as Rhododendron ponticum and beech (Fagus sylvatica). Certainwoodlands also have abundant cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus).OVTable 3.4 NHA Woodlands within the ro'ect areaNameLocationDrumhieme wood (1412)LeitrimOwen ar wood (1419)LeitrimCastleforbes Demesne (1818)LongfordDrumman's Island (1633) Lough KeyHog's Island (1638) Lough KeyTawn taskin wood (1651) Lough KeyRoscommonRoscommonRoscommon3.5.1.2 Wet, broadleaved semi-natural woodlandWet woodland occurs more frequently than dry broadleaf woodland within the surveyarea, although its stands are typically scrubby, reflecting the fact that growth is stunted byregular inundation. This woodland type is usually found in narrow strips along lakeshores and on river floodplains. Soil types are generally gleys or poorly-drained greybrownpodzolics (see Section 4). In wet willow-alder-ash woodland (WN6), alder (Alnusglutinosa) and willows.(Salix spp.) are often the main canopy formers. Around LoughForbes in particular, willow-alder-ash woodland has developed on the alluvial soils of thelake shore. Some of the habitat recorded as wet woodland may be more correctly fen carrbut this could not be established from aerial photographs (see Fen vegetation below). Thedistribution of fen peat has been mapped for County Leitrim only, but most of these areaswere inundated at the time of survey so accurate vegetation mapping could not be carriedout.The wet woodland communities at Lough Forbes support two rare plants, the bird cherry(Prunus padus) and elongated sedge (Carex elongata) (Browne Dunne Roche 2000). Therare black poplar (Populus nigra) is present in woodland along the eastern shore ofLough Allen (D. Kelly, D. Cotton pers. comm., Hobson (1993))The main threat to wet woodland along the lakes and rivers is drainage and clearance forthe construction of dwellings and/or marinas.Birch woodland occurs on cutover bogs or around the dried edges of remnant raised bogs.Extensive areas of birch woodland occur on cutover bogs near Lough Allen and along theedge of Ballykenny Bog, near Lough Forbes. Birch woodland also regenerates naturallyin areas cleared of commercial coniferous forestry, such as Oakport demesne. The overallarea of birch woodland is likely to increase as industrial 'and other cutover bogs areabandoned and natural regeneration takes place.18

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study ofthe U9Der Shannon Mav 2002Bog woodland (WN7), principally of birch occurs in a flush on Clooneen bog, an NHA(Site code: 445). Bog woodland is a Priority Habitat under the Habitats Directive.3.5.1.3 Mixed woodlandMixed woodland (WD1) usually dominated by beech and/or sycamore is occasionallyfound in the survey area. The most extensive area of mixed woodland occurs aroundCastle Forbes. Other significant areas of mixed woodland are found at Loughs Bodergand Bofin and at Lough Key.O3.5.1.4 Commercial forestConifer plantations (WD4) are relatively common, particularly around Lough Allen andon many of the cutover bogs. There are extensive plantations to the south and east ofLough Key, at Lough Key Forest Park and Rockingham Demesne.Plantations are typically dominated by one or two conifer species. There is low diversityof field and understorey species and the overall woodland structure is also poor. Withinthe survey area plantations usually occur on gleys, however, on the northern side ofLough Allen there is a plantation on blanket peat within the survey area. Some coniferplantations have abundant rhododendron, particularly around Lough Forbes and Oakport.3.5.1.5 ScrubPatches of scrub (WS 1) are scattered throughout the survey area. Willow scrub iscommon in the floodplains of the Shannon and its larger lakes. This scrub is often foundin mosaic with wet grassland and wet woodland. Scrub of drier areas, consisting ofhawthorn, hazel and blackthorn is less common. A combination of birch and gorse (Ulexeuropaeus) scrub develops along the margins of cutover raised bogs.3.5.1.6 HedgerowHedgerows (WL1) are common throughout the survey area, particularly in the south. Thespecies present usually reflect the natural climax woodland vegetation for the soil type. Inareas south of Newtownforbes, for example, where intensive0 agriculture takes place ongrey brown podzolics, hedgerows are dominated by ash. In wetter gley soils, such asthose of Lough Allen, willow species are often present.3.5.2 GrasslandGrassland is the most common vegetation type in the survey area. Two main types ofgrassland are present:1. Improved agricultural grassland generally used as pasture for cattle or sheep.2. Wet grassland, including fields dominated by rushes (mainly soft rush Juncuseffusus).The relative abundance of wet grassland is greatest on gley soils around Lough Allen,whereas improved grassland increases in relative abundance from north to south.O19

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Studv of the U, DDer Shannon Mav 20023.5.2.1 Improved grassland(GA1)This vegetation is widespread throughout the area and is used as pasture or for silageproduction. Few of the soils types within the survey area are sufficiently productive tosupport dairy farming, instead, drystock and sheep grazing are the most common farmingmethods. Improved grasslands tend to occur on brown earth and brown podzolic soils butmay be found on heavier gley soils where intensive drainage work has taken place.Perennial rye grass (Lolium perenne) is the most common grass species in this vegetationtype and other grasses such as cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) and Yorkshire fog (Holcuslanatus) are also abundant. Rare plant species are unlikely to be recorded on improvedgrassland.Some improved pasture within the floodplain of larger lakes and the Rinn River may beused as feeding grounds by wildfowl including Greenland White-fronted Geese(Appendix 5).0 3.5.2.2 Lowland wet grassland (including rush dominated fields)(GS4)This vegetation type is abundant throughout the project area. It is found in the floodplainof the Shannon and major lakes, where "callows" may be formed. It is particularlyabundant on marginal, badly drained gley soils around Lough Allen.Wet grasslands are not usually intensively managed but may be used for low-levelgrazing and hay production.Much wet grassland is dominated by purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea). Theproportion of flowering herbs, sedges and rushes within the sward may vary, dependingon the habitat quality and management. Wet grassland may also be dominated by rushspecies, typically soft rush (Juncus effusus) or occasionally sharp-flowered rush (Juncusacutif lorus).oWithin the project area, wet grassland supports a number of rare species includingelongated sedge (Carex elongata), pale sedge (Carex pallescens) and marsh stitchwort(Stellaria palustris).Flooding and access difficulties prevented an accurate assessment of this habitat typeduring the present survey. Many of the species had died back and new growth had not yetcommenced. Species identification had to be made primarily on the dead remains ofperennial species.Threats to this habitat are primarily losses through drainage and development.3.5.3 Freshwater marsh (GMI)This habitat is likely to occur within the survey area. It was not recorded due to highwater levels.020

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20023.5.4 Fen vegetation (M)Fen vegetation occasionally occurs on lake edges. Fen dominated by black bog rush(Schoenus nigricans) was recorded around some of the small lakes near Strokestown,such as Annaghmore Lough (NHA) and Fin Lough (near Strokestown, not an NHA) Thelarger lake systems do not appear to support much fen vegetation but inundation mayhave prevented accurate habitat identification. Some of the habitat recorded as wetwoodland may be more correctly fen carr but this could not be established from aerialphotographs. The distribution of fen peat has been mapped for County Leitrim only, butmost of these areas were inundated at the time of survey so accurate vegetation mappingcould not be carried out.Rare species associated with fen vegetation in the present project area include broadleavedcotton grass (Eriophorum latifolium), fen violet (Viola persicifolia), bee orchid(Ophrys apifera), fly orchid (O. insectifera), marsh helleborine (Epipactis palustris) andgreater spearwort (Ranunculus lingua).3.5.5 Raised Bog (PB1)Raised bogs are uncommon in the northern half of the survey area but are foundthroughout the southern half. The best examples of raised bog are already designated asNHA. These are Ballykenny/Fisherstown (1818) and Clooneen Bog (1818) in CountyLongford. Active raised bog is a Priority Habitat under the EU Habitats Directive.Although no raised bogs remain intact, those that are NHAs have had only small amountsof hand cutting along the edges. On the raised bogs and bog remnants in the area therehas been a spectrum of turf cutting intensities from handcutting, to the use of machine, tolarge scale industrial cutover.Raised bogs are wet domes of peat, raised above the landscape. They have abundantheathers (Calluna vulgaris and Erica tetralix), bog cottons (Eriophorum angustifoliumand E. vaginatum) and a dominance of Sphagna. They have a characteristic microtopologyof raised hummocks and wet hollows.Where the bog's hydrology is compromised through drainage and or turf-cutting, theabundance of Sphagna is dramatically reduced and there is a corresponding increase inling heather (Calluna vulgaris). Often the lichen (Cladonia impexa) or bog cotton(Eriophorum vaginatum) become locally dominant. With frequent burning, purple moorgrass (Molinia caerulea) may become dominant.3.5.6 Cutover Bog (PB4)Cutover bog is relatively common in the area. There are two main types: (a) industrialcutover, where a vast area of raised bog has been removed, and (b) less intensive cutoverresulting from systematic hand or small scale mechanised cutting. The less intensive typegenerally re-vegetates to support heath or scrub communities. Thickets of gorse (UlexQ21

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study o the Upper Shannon May 2002europaeus) and birch (Betula pubescens) are common. Where drainage is poor, soft rush(Juncus effusus) dominates.3.5.7 Heath (HHI)Heath communities are uncommon throughout the area. They typically occur on shallowpeaty soils, in areas of cutover bog or on small hillocks around Lough Allen. Typicalspecies are ling heather (Calluna vulgaris), cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix), purplemoor grass (Molinia caerulea) and gorse (Ulex europaeus).QQQ22

RsFFIF; Rl. .(tY%Irr*IS ))hd'-- r. IFigure 4.1 Soil Map of the project area, County Leitrim (adapted from An ForasTaluntais, 1970.

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Aughty Series - Peat (Map code 1K)Where: The only blanket peat found within the survey area is situated in the vicinity ofMaghanagh Lough at the northern end of Lough Allen.Soil description: The Aughty Series blanket peat is composed of humified cyperaceousremains with some Sphagnum species.Topography and use: The Aughty Series blanket peats are found on upper regions of themountains of Leitrim County but in only one- location within the survey area. AughlySeries soils are considered best for non-intensive grazing, although near MahanaghLough much of this soil type is used for forestry.Habitat types: At Mahanagh Lough where Aughty Series blanket peat is found, much ofthe area is afforested. Draining may have been carried out in unafforested parts whereheathland vegetation is found.UOArdrum Association - Peat (Map code 1P)Where: The fen peat type known as the Ardrum Association (Map code 1P) occursthroughout the project area but deposits are not extensive. This peat type is likely to occurin Longford and Roscommon but it has not been mapped in preliminary soil surveys ofthe two counties.Soil description: The Ardrum Association consists of two main soils - fen peats andpeaty alluvium. Fen peat has formed under the influence of a base-rich, ground watersupply, but because of periodic flushing, an acid peat layer has never formed on thesurface.Topography and human use: The Ardrum Association occurs in interdrumlin flats andvalleys throughout the county. It is particularly evident in hollows along the Shannonbasin and along the shores of Lough Allen. In an agricultural context the soils are suitablefor grassland farming and vegetable growing in summer. There was little evidence ofvegetable crops on this soil type in the survey area. Many areas dominated by this soiltype are typified by winter inundation.Habitat types: Most of the areas of Ardrum Association of fen peat and peaty alluviumare inundated during winter and habitat types could not be accurately deduced during thetime-limits of the present survey. However, it is possible that callows vegetation may beevident during the summer.Allen Series - Peat (Map code 113)Where: The raised bog peat type is known as the Allen Series. Within the project area inCounty Leitrim this is found only towards the south near Rooskey. Some raised bogswhich can be assigned to the same soil series are also found in Counties Longford andRoscommon.Soil description: The Allen Series is characterised by a basal layer of fen, woody fen orwood-fen peat overlain by a layer of acid ombrogenous peat. There is a high content ofSphagnum mosses. Bog cotton and Calluna are also often present. Much of the AllenSeries - raised bog has been cutover in Leitrim. In an undisturbed state peat depth mayexceed 10m.Topography and human use: The Allen Series is found in depressions towards thesouth of the county where many raised bogs are elongated in a north-south direction, inhollows left after the last glaciation. In its natural state, raised bog is not suitable for25

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002agriculture. Raised bogs can be used for peat extraction although the scale of extractionhave been higher in Counties Roscommon and Longford (see Industrial Peat below).Habitat types: Within Leitrim County there are some relatively intact raised bogs, theedges of which have been cut-away, but these are outside the boundaries of the presentsurvey. Also, many have been drained and now either support heathland communities orhave been reseeded and are used as improved grassland for agriculture.OODrumkeeran Soil Series - Gley (Map code 159)Where: North, west and eastern shores of Lough Allen are dominated by theDrumkeeran Soil Series. This soil type is also found around Drumshanbo and almost asfar south as Leitrim village. In places, this corresponds to the Peaty Podzols of CountyRoscommon that border the River Shannon on its west side at Battlebridge (see below).Soil description: The Drumkeeran Soil Series is a Gley. It is a glacial drift derived fromnon-calcareous and calcareous shales with some conglomerate and sandstone. The soilsare poorly drained and with a silty clay to clay texture. Horizons underlying the Al aregenerally gleyed and the clay content is typically very high. Occasional peats are alsoassociated with the Drumkeeran Soil Series, these are generally found in more uplandareas than the present project.Topography and use: The topography of the area is undulating with many drumlins. Inan agricultural context, the soils are considered to have a limited use-range. A highdegree of management is required to derive reasonable yields and a long in-winteringperiod is required for cattle to prevent poaching.Habitat types: The Drumkeeran Soil Series roughly corresponds to the presence of wet,rushy grasslands. These grade into willow and alder scrub at the shores of Lough Allenand hedgerows tend to be composed of these species, as well as ash, unless drainage andsoil improvement works have been carried out.Kiltyclogher Series - Gley (Map code 161)Where: This soil type occurs in patches between Dowra and the north eastern shore ofLough Allen. It is found at Kilgarriff Lough and Mahanagh Lough. It is a relativelylimited soil type in Leitrim County.Soil description: The parent material generally consists of glacial drift derived fromsandstone, conglomerate and shale. These soils are poorly drained, with sandy loam toclay texture. Soil horizons below the Al are generally gleyed, massive and sticky.Sandstone boulders are plentiful in the soil and at the surface. These can be seen on thehills surrounding Mahanagh Lough.Topography and use: Lowland drumlin topography. The soils have a limited use-range.The soils are poorly to moderately suitable for grassland farming. High boulder density,high organic matter content and weak structure inhibit intensive stocking. The soils areconsidered best suited to low intensity grazing or forestry.Habitat types: Wet rushy grassland is the dominant habitat type in the area. However,much of the area surrounding of Kilgarriff Lough has been afforested. In wet low-lyingareas prone to waterlogging, wet woodland dominated by willow and alder havedeveloped.26

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Garvagh Series - Gley (Map code 160)Where: This has limited coverage in the present survey. It occurs north of Leitrim villageand the NHA Drumhierny Wood is situated on this soil type.Soil description: The parent material is glacial till derived from siliceous limestone withsome sandstone and shale influence. The soils are often poorly drained of cherty loam toclay texture.Topography and use: The topography consists of lowland drumlins. This soil isdescribed as having a limited range of usesHabitat types: Improved grassland, oak-ash (dry broadleaved) woodland.OHowardstown - Gley (Map code 70)Where: This soil type is found on raised ground around Coryolus townland at Carrickon-Shannonand also at the eastern shore of Lough Bofin at Drumsna and north ofRooskey.Soil description: The parent material is glacial drift derived from Carboniferouslimestone, shale and sandstone. The soils are poorly drained of sandy loam to clay textureand of medium to high base status.Topography and use: Topography consists of undulating lowland with some drumlins.The soils have a limited range of uses and they are poorly suited to tillage. They are goodgrassland soils, however, and are suitable for forestry.Habitat types: Wet grassland and rushy fields, some areas are inundated in winter.Ballinamore - Gley (Map code 158)Where: Within the project area, this is found on undulating land around and to the east ofCarrick-on-Shannon.Soil description: The parent material consists of sticky glacial till derived fromCarboniferous limestone and shaley limestone with some sandstone influence. The soilsare poorly drained, of clay loam to clay texture and of medium base status.Topography and use: Topography consists of drumlins and approximately 20% of thearea has slopes over 13% The soils have a limited range of uses. Poor drainage, adversesoil structure, high rainfall and steep slopes inhibit tillage. They are suitable for grasslandfarming or forestry.Habitat types: Mixed woodland and wet grassland.Rinnagowna - Gley (Map code 162)Where: This is found along the eastern shores of Lough Boderg and between LoughBoderg and Lough Scannal.Soil description: The parent material is composed of glacial drift derived fromCarboniferous calcareous sandstone, conglomerate arkose and grit. The soils are poorlydrained of sandy loam to clay loam texture. Boulders are common.Topography and use: Topography consists of lowland, gently sloping drumlins. Thesoils have a limited range of uses and are best suited to grassland farming.Habitat types: Wet and improved grassland with demesne (mixed) woodland.27

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Figure 4.2: Soil map for project area, County Longford, adapted from Finch (1984).Roosky 40NINDEX TO SOIL TYPES1: Patrickswell Series2: Rathowen Series3: Street Series4: Rinnagowna Series5: Alen6: BanagherT Industrial PeatRed line indicatesapproximate projectboundary}5 miles8 kilometres28

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20024.2 Longford (see Figure 4.2)A preliminary reconnaissance soil survey was completed in County Longford but it wasnot mapped in detail by the Soil Survey Department of An Foras Taluntais. The results ofthe survey were published by T. Finch in 1984. The part of Longford included in thepresent project is a narrow strip which borders the eastern shore of the Shannon, fromRooskey south to Lanesborough. Longford has been heavily glaciated and drumlinsdominate the landscape. Where there are no drumlins there are usually deep drift depositsexcept on hill tops.OPatrickswell Series - Grey Brown Podzolic (Map code 1)Where: Within the present survey, this soil type is found north of Cloondara, close to theShannon banks. The Patrickswell series is also found in a strip north of Lanesboroughbetween the bog and the river's edge.Soil description: This is described as a Grey Brown Podzolic formed over a parentmaterial of Carboniferous limestone. It is well drained.Topography and use: Large areas of industrially exploited peat occur in close proximityto this soil type near Lanesborough. It is generally low-lying. It is considered to produceexcellent grassland which is capable of high production.Habitat types: Improved agricultural grassland, wet grassland.Rathowen Series - Grey Brown Podzolic (Map code 2)Where: This is found in two lenses within the project area, one to the south east ofGubroe Point on Lough Forbes, and the other at Cleghill Townland south of NewtownForbes.Soil description: This is a moderately well drained Grey Brown Podzolic formed from aparent material of Carboniferous limestone and shale. The soil is normally up to 100cmdeep. It has poor drainage and poor structure in places.Topography and use: It is used extensively for pasture and is a productive grasslandsoil.Habitat types: Mainly improved agricultural grassland. Hedgerows of the area aredominated by ash trees indicating that the semi-natural vegetation type would be mainlydry ash (broadleaved) woodland.Street Series - Gley (Map code 3)Where: A small section of this soil type is located on the boundary of the survey area,east of Termonbarry, adjacent to the Rathowen series soil type.Soil Description: This soil type is derived from Carboniferous limestone and shale. Thisgley is a wet soil with a weak structure.Topography and use: The use range of this soil type is limited to pasture.Habitat types: Improved grassland.Rinnagowna Series - Gley (Map code 4)Where: This is found south of Rooskey, bordering the Shannon, and further inland it isfound on the project boundary.Soil description: This soil type is derived from Lower Palaeozoic Shale. This gley ispoorly drained and has a weak structure.29

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, DD er Shannon May 2002Topography and use: This soil type is best suited, in an agricultural context, to pasture.Habitat types: Intensive grassland with some wet grassland.PeatsWhile there are several peats described from Leitrim - fen, raised bog and blanket peats,in County Longford peats have been assigned to a different series depending on the levelof human use.Allen Series - Peat (Map code 5)Where: The raised bog peat type is known as the Allen Series. This peat is found in astrip east of the Shannon from Rooskey to the northern tip of Lough Forbes. It is alsofound east of the Shannon and north of Cloondara, adjoining the Patrickswell Series. Forfurther details on the Allen Series see Leitrim (Section 4.1) above.Banagher Series - Peat (Map code 6)Where: This is widespread in the project area in Longford. It is found along the northand eastern edges of Lough Forbes, stretching inland to the limits of the projectboundary. It is also found immediately bordering the River Shannon at Cloondara and itstretches as far south as Cloonkeel townland.Soil description: This is a soil type derived from organic parent materials. It is groupedamong histosols but it is not described in detail by Finch (1984).Topography and use: The Banagher series is generally used for pasture. The mapping ofthis soil type probably requires further refinement since, in the preliminary survey for Co.Longford, it covers areas of grey brown podzolics along with raised bog.Habitat types: Cutaway raised bog, improved grassland, mixed woodland and seminaturalbroadleaved woodland.Industrial Peat (Boora Series) (Map code 7)Where: In County Longford, within the confines of the present survey, this soil type isfound slightly east (inland) from the Shannon at Knappoge/Cloonard townlands and alarge area of industrial peat can be found north of Lanesborough.Soil description: This is the drained and cutaway remains of raised bog (see Allen Seriesabove).Topography and use: Very flat industrialized landscape. Used by B6rd na Mona as anatural resource to create electricity at the Lanesborough power generating station.Habitat types: Formerly raised bog, occasional birch/gorse scrub regeneration butgenerally devoid of plant life.30

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Brown Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Figure 4.3: Soil map for project area, County Roscommon, adapted from Walsh et &(1974).INDEX TO SOIL TYPES1: Grey Brown Podzolic2: Brown Podzolic3: Gleys and Grey Brown Podzolic4: Brown Earth5: Gley6: Peaty Gley7: Peaty Podzois8: Raised bog and other peatsSee Text for DetailsRed Line IndicatesApproximate ProjectBoundaryv31

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Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study orthe Upper Shannon May 2002APPENDIX 7: PLANNING INFORMATIONTable 1. The volume of planning permissions granted in Longford townlands within theproject area.Townland Name No. of PermissionsLanesborou h 4A hamore 4Cloonbon 1Kna o e 3Cloondara 4Fisherstown 1Brianstown 1Ball kenn 1Corr 2Newtownforbes 16Cloonart South 1Edercloon 10

Browne Dunne Roche -Preliminary Study of the Upper Sha lam, MayTable 2. Details of planning permissions granted in Roscommon townlands within the project area from October 2001 to March 2002.Townland Address Dwelling ExtensionLur an Battlebrid e 1Rockin ham Bo to 2Bo le Bo le 1Cloonei h Carrick 2Corralara Carrick 2Townhouses& GroupedMarina apartments dwellings Shop/Retail Other_1Cortober CarrickKilbride Carrick 1 1Cleaheen Cootehall 1Foxhill Cootehall 2Gortleck Cootehall 1Retention +21 17Knockadaff Cootehall 1 RetentionLismulkeare Cootehall 1Paddock Cootehall 1Cootehall Cootehall 1A hacarra1,+retention,+extensionCorrigeenroe,Bo le 1School extensionCloonave Drumsna 1Cor - Drumsna 2Caldra h EI hin 1Cald moran EI hin RetentionCreeve EI hin 1Cre s EI hin 1Drumullin EI hin1K e EI hin 1Drumamoodan Hillstreet 1Liscolvan HillstreetToomore Hillstreet 1Carri een Kil lass 1Septic tankSlatted shed

\\ Browne Dunne Roche - PreliminarkStudy o(the UpperShmMay 2Q!Townland Address Dwelling ExtensionCarrownskeheen Kil lass1RooaunKilglass,Strokestown 1Cloonfad Rooske 1Crunkill Rooske 1New Rooske Rooske 1Townhouses&Marina apartmentsGroupeddwellings Shop/Retail OtherRooske Rooske1 1 +extensionCartron (outsideExisting industryboundary) Strokestown 1Cloncullane Strokestown 1Clooneen StrokestownCloonfree Strokestown 2Cloon lasn Be Strokestown 1Cloon lasn More Strokestown RetentionCorraslira Strokestown 1Cuilmore Strokestown 2Gran a Strokestown 1Mo lass Strokestown 2Muckana h Strokestown 1Strokestown Strokestown113 2Ball oohe Tarmonbar Retention+1 16 1Corraun Tarmonbar 1Tarmonbar Tarmonbar1Ardkeena h Tulsk 1Whitehall,LackRooske 1Whitehall,NewtownRooske1 4Workshop andextension

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study oithe UDner Shannon May 2002APPENDIX 8: PHOTOGRAPHS1: Mahanagh Lough, north end of Lough Allen2: Rossmore to Kilgarriff, north end of Lough Allen3: Rossmore to Kilgarriff, north end of Lough Allen4: Rossmore to Kilgarriff, north end of Lough Allen5: Shannon exit from Lough Allen, taken from Holly Island6: Bodorragha, north west of Drumshanbo7: Bodorragha, north west of DrumshanboU8: Drumhierny Wood NHA, near Leitrim Village9: Corrigeenroe Marsh NHA, Lough Key10: Drum Bridge NHA, Lough Key11: Drum Bridge NHA, Lough Key12: Tawnytaskin Wood NHA, Lough Key13: Hogs Island NHA, Lough Key14: Erris Bay, Lough Key15: Tinnarinnow Peninsula, Lough Key16: Islands on Lough key (Castle, Green and Orchard)17: Fin Lough NHA, near Lough Key18: Drumharlow19: Drumharlow20: Drumharlow21: Cloongownagh (whooper swans), Drumharlow, South of N422: Cloongownagh North of N423: Cleaheen Bog Drumharlow NHA24: Corryolus Drumharlow NHA25: Drumman Beg Lough, Lough Bofin Boderg NHA26: Drumkeeran to Rinnacurreen (near Carrick-on-Shannon)27: Cornacoroo, south east of Carrick-on-Shannon28: Rinn River NHA29: Ballinphuill, flooding of Feorish RiverO

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonMay 200230: Highstreet, near Cloondara31: Kilnacarrow, north east of Lanesborough32: Kilnacarrow, north east of Lanesborough33: Cloonmustra/Cloontuskert, north west of Lanesborough34: Kilglass Lough NHA35: Mountain River in flood, south of Kilglass36: Clooneen, near Kilglass37: Finlough River (Lough Nablahy Complex)38: Lough Nablahy39: Lough Nahincha (Lough Nablahy Complex)40: Lough Lea (Lough Conny More Complex)- 41: Cartronbeg, western shore of Lough Allen42: Corry Strand, northern shore of Lough Allen43: Derragallion Bog, north west of Drumshanbo44: Acres Lake, near Drumshanbo45: Dromore Bog46: Dereenasoo Bog47: South east shore of Lough key48: Poteen Hill Bog, view to north49: Poteen Hill Bog, view to south50: Black Lake051: Laundry Lough52: Farranagalliagh, possibly a small turlough53: Charlestown54: Flooded forestry at Cartron Lough55: Cartron Lough56: View of Lodgetown channel, near Cloondara57: Derrycashel, cutaway bog58: Knappogue, south west of Cloondara59: Kiltrustan Hill, near Strokestown

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Figure 1 (3 pages). Planning applications in Leitrim indicated by dots (October to March2002). County boundary indicated in green () and project boundary in red (-).Figure 2 (4 pages). Clusters of rural planning applications in Roscommon (based oninformation from N. McKeon pers. comm.) indicated in solid (-) or cross hatchedpurple ( ` ).ON

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JBrowne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Uo Der ShannonMav 20024.3 Roscommon (see Figure 4.3)A preliminary reconnaissance soil survey was completed in County Roscommon in 1974but it has not been mapped in detail by the Soil Survey Department of Teagasc (formerlyAn Foras Taluntais). Soils are derived mainly from limestone debris which has beendeposited by ice sheets. A small amount of sandstone derived material is also present.During the preliminary soil survey of County Roscommon soils were not assigned toSeries as in Counties Leitrim and Longford above. Instead, soils were simply assigned todivisions.Grey Brown podzols (Map code 1)Where: In the present survey, the area between Loughs Key and Drumharlow is mostlyassigned to this soil type (however, a more detailed soil survey would pin-point a numberof peatlands).Soil description: This soil is generally 50cm to 80cm deep and has a surface texture of`heavy' or more commonly, clay loam. Natural drainage is usually good soil ismoderately well structured. Limestone outcrops occur at various locations throughout thissoil type.Topography and use: Topography found on this soil type is usually gently undulatinglowland. These soils are usually used as grassland for quite intensive grazing andhay/silage production.Habitat types: Improved grassland. Naturally occurring ash woodland vegetation alonghedgerows.Brown Podzolics (Map code 2)Very little information is available on this soil type which is found in a small area to thesouth west of Lough Key. Tawnytaskin Wood (NHA at the south western corner ofLough Key) appears to be situated on this soil type. It consists of free draining soil withsandy loam texture varying in depth from 20cm to 50cm. It occurs mainly on rollinglowland. There are many boulders on the surface and within the soil.Gleys and Grey Brown Podzolics (Map code 3)Where: This soil type is widespread throughout the project area. It is found to the west ofthe Shannon and south of Drumharlow Lough. It is also the most abundant soil type inthe area of small lakes between Elphin and Strokestown.Soil description: These are poorly drained mineral soils. Soil depth is generally from75cm to 100cm. Surface textures are clay loams which increase to clays in slowlypermeable subsoils. The Grey Brown Podzolics occur within this division on steepdrumlin slopes.Topography and use: Areas dominated by this soil type are typically undulating.Drumlins are an important feature. The soils are moderately good to poor grassland soils.Habitat types: Wet and improved grasslands. Alder and willow scrub occurs inwaterlogged or periodically flooded areas.Brown Earths (Map code 4)Where: This soil type is found in the present survey area only at Kiltrustan hill, north ofStrokestown.32

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Uoper Shannon May 2002Soil description: The soil description for Brown Earths is the same as Brown Podzolicsabove.Topography and use: This soil type usually occurs on rolling lowland. This soil type hasthe potential to form good grassland, in an agricultural context.Habitat types: Broadleaved woodland, improved grassland.Gleys (Map code 5)Where: This soil type is found in the area of rolling drumlins and small lakes to the southwest of Rooskey between Strokestown and Elphin.Soil description: These are poorly drained mineral soils which vary in depth from 75cmto 100cm. This soil type is usually poorly drained and has a surface texture of clay loam.The texture increases to clay in slowly permeable subsoils. On the steeper drumlin slopesthis soil type grades into better drained Grey Brown Podzols.Topography and use: Topography is rolling upland, however, higher regions with thissoil type are not included in the present project area. This soil forms moderate to pooragricultural grassland.Habitat types: Wet grassland in hollows and improved grassland in well drained areas.Peaty Gleys (Map code 6)Where: These occur on alluvial plains but within the present survey boundary this soiltype is found only at the north western end of Lough Drumharlow.Soil description: This soil type occurs in areas with high water tables and is liable toperiodic flooding.Topography and use: They are best suited, in an agricultural context, to rough grazing.Habitat types: Wet woodland/scrub.Peaty Podzols (Map code 7)Where: Peaty Podzols border the north of Lough Drumharlow and the west of theShannon at Battlebridge.Soil description: This is a wet soil type. It has an abundance of boulders and frequentoutcropping of bedrock.Topography and use: Mixed rolling upland and lowland. These soils are not very wellsuited for agriculture.Habitat types: Improved grassland, wet grassland, conifer plantation.Peat (Map code 8)Where: This soil type is found bordering the west side of the Shannon at Annaghbeg andCleaheen (north of Drumharlow). It is, however, most extensive from Rooskey south asfar as Lanesborough where extensive raised bogs, many of which are now industrialcutaway bogs, were once present.Soil description: See Allen Series (Section 4.1) above.Topography and use: Low lying soil type, in intact raised bogs the peat may be raisedabove its surroundings. Used for large scale peat extraction between Rooskey andLanesborough, but some relatively intact areas are untouched. Some areas have beenreclaimed for agriculture.Habitat types: Raised bog.33

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20025.0 Geology5.1 Sheet 8 Leitrim (MacDermot et al. 1996).The bedrock of the shores of Lough Allen is dominated by Carboniferous shales. Inplaces these are interbedded with limestone. As a result of the impervious shale bedrockthe main soil type of this part of Leitrim is heavy gley (see Section 4).In the area surrounding Dowra, underlying the River Shannon to the north and the easternshore of Kilgarriff Lough, the bedrock is categorised as the Carboniferous `GlenadeSandstone Formation'. This is a pale orthoquartzitic sandstone. One of the few recordsfor white clawed crayfish for the project area, is from the River Shannon at Dowrabridge, where this sandstone is the underlying bedrock type.To the south of Lough Allen, close to Drumshanbo the `Bricklieve LimestoneFormation' outcrops at Mahanagh. This limestone outcrop is protected by a conservationdesignation (Lough Allen South End and Parts 427). The `Bricklieve LimestoneFormation' is also the underlying bedrock at the opposite shoreline, where it does not,however, outcrop prominently within the project boundaries. This bedrock type is alsofound further south within the project area.The area around Drumshanbo is underlain by various, mostly sedimentary, rock types.Mudbank limestones lie directly under the village while the `Kilbryan LimestoneFormation' of dark nodular calcarenites and shales, and the `Boyle SandstoneFormation' of sandstones and red green conglomerates can be found to the southwestand southeast of the village, respectively. The `Boyle Sandstone', found at Drumshanbo,also strikes in a southwest - northeast direction between Boyle and north of Leitrimvillage / Battlebridge. This bedrock type lines the south western shore of Lough Key andthe north eastern shore of the same lake.From Lough Allen the River Shannon runs south over the Devonian `KeadewFormation' of quartz rich sandstones and thin mudstone. This bedrock type is foundsouth of Drumshanbo and can also be found along the north-western shores of LoughKey bedded alongside `Boyle Sandstone'.At Leitrim village and around Lough Naseer the `Bricklieve Limestone Formation' (seeabove) is the underlying rock type.The Boyle River and the eastern shore of Lough Key is underlain by the `KilbryanLimestone Formation' described above.At Oakport Lough, however, the `Oakport Limestone Formation' of dark crinoidalcalcarenites and shales is the bedrock type. This bedrock also lines the north-westernshore of Drumharlow (Eidin) Lough.34

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Studv of the U, DD er Shannon Mav 2002Most of Drumharlow Lough's shoreline is underlain by `Croghan LimestoneFormation'. This is a blue muddy, cherty and shaley limestone. It is found along thenorth-eastern and southern shore, but a small amount of `Ballymore Beds' rock type isfound lining the south-western shore. This is a black calcarenite and shale. The `CroghanLimestone Formation' is found under the River Shannon at Hartley's Bridge, Coryolus,Carrick-on-Shannon and further south to the northern half of Lough Corry.5.2 Sheet 12 Longford-Roscommon (Geraghty et al. 1999)The southern half of Lough Corry and the River Shannon .from here to Lough Tap isunderlain by the `Ballymore Limestone Formation' (described above as `BallymoreBeds'). A small section of `Oakport Limestone Formation' rocks underlie the Shannonfrom the southern half of Lough Tap to the northern tip of Lough Boderg.The entire small lake area between Strokestown, Elphin and Hillstreet is underlain byundifferentiated Carboniferous limestone which is called `Visean Limestones'.A fault line which runs in a northeast - southwest direction from Lough Boderg alongsidethe eastern shore of Kilglass introduces different rock types, but those within the projectboundaries are mainly Carboniferous. Older, Ordovician volcanic rock types may befound on hills to the east of Kilglass, but these are largely outside the boundaries of thepresent survey.Much of Lough Boderg and the western shore of Lough Boffin are underlain by theCarboniferous `Fearnaght Formation' of pale conglomerates and red sandstone.The eastern shore of Lough Scannal is underlain by the `Meath Formation' of limestoneand calcareous sandstone. Similar muddy and dark Carboniferous limestones and shalesare found underlying the area between Rooskey and the northern shores of the Shannonto Lough Forbes.The southern banks of the Shannon between the townland Cloonaufill/Piperstown andeast to Newtown Forbes, are underlain by the undifferentiated `Visean Limestones'described above. In fact, the remaining project area south of Newtown Forbes, toLanesborough, is underlain by this rock type.35

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20026.1.5 Reasons for the International DeclineThe international decline of overwintering Greenland White-fronted Geese may beattributed to several combining factors including, but not limited to:An increase in the numbers of Canada geese breeding in traditional GreenlandWhite-fronted Goose sites.Global warming, resulting in desertion of traditional feeding sites in favour ofmore northerly feeding areas.Improved weather conditions in Iceland in autumn and spring so the geese extendthe time spent there. Since hunting is not banned in Iceland, it is assumed that alarger number are culled than have been in the past.Other factors may contribute to reduced numbers, such as a loss of suitablefeeding habitat in overwintering areas and/or increased disturbance.6.1.6 RecommendationsCounting the Upper Shannon flocks presents difficult logistical issues for staff andvolunteers. However, it is clear that more accurate and frequent counting is required todetermine flock sizes more accurately. There is a need for research into flock movementsand feeding patterns in the Upper Shannon to determine whether disturbance, habitat lossor other preventable issues are resulting in flock declines.40

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, 9D er ShannonMav 2002Greenland White Fronted Geese, Kilglass / LoughForbes Flock300250200150100500a c c c c c c c cTimeFigure 6.1a&b show the fluctuation in numbers of geese counted from each flock since1990; (a) Drumharlow flock, (b) Kilglass/Lough Forbes flock. The graphs also indicate adecline that has been evident since the mid-1990s. Where two data entries were availablefor a single month, the higher number was used. No flock estimates were included withgraph data.U39

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U DD er Shannon May 20026.0 Areas of Importance to BirdsThe Upper Shannon Floodplain is an important area for wildfowl, particularlyoverwintering migratory species. This includes Greenland White-fronted Geese (Anseralbifrons flavirostris) an Annex I species in the EU Birds Directive. A map showingfeeding areas of this species within the present survey area was compiled based oninformation from Dachas staff (Appendix 5).Information on other species was taken from published I-WeBS counts. The IrishWetland Bird Survey (I-WeBS) is a joint scheme between BirdWatch Ireland, DachasThe Heritage Service and The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). Counts of`waterbirds' are carried out on a monthly basis between September and March, with themonth of January prioritised for counting to take place.6.1 Greenland White fronted Goose: Anser albifrons flavirostrisProtection: Annex I species in Birds Directive6.1.1 Status in IrelandThe Greenland White-fronted Goose is a winter migrant. The Irish population wasestimated at c. 14,600 in 1994 (Fox et al., 1994) but has declined to c.11,400 in 2001-02(A. Walsh, pers. comm.). In 1997-98 there were seven Internationally Important sites forthis species in the Republic. Following the 1998-99, I-WeBS counts, this was reduced tosix (Colhoun 2000; 2001). Numbers fluctuate each year but the international GreenlandWhite-fronted Goose population is regarded as declining at present and what was agradual decline from 1994-95, markedly accelerated from 1999 onwards (A. Walsh pers.comm.). The winter mean (1988-89) at the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve was 10,064 butthe flock has been stable or in decline since. During recent, 2001-2002, counts only 7,400were present (A. Walsh pers. comm.).6.1.2 Distribution in IrelandThe main concentration of overwintering birds in Ireland is at Wexford, but otherwisetheir overall distribution is north-western, mirroring the climatic template for theformation of blanket bog habitat. This was the traditional wintering habitat for the speciesprior to human induced changes to the landscape (Fox et al., 1994).6.1.3 Distribution in Upper ShannonFlock 21 at Drumharlow Lough: Counties Leitrim and Roscommon. This flock feeds atDrumharlow and small numbers of birds, which are assumed to have originated from thisflock, have been occasionally observed at the northern end of Lough Allen - Kilgarriffarea (B. O'Connor and D. Norris, pers. comm.). During the most recent combined aerialand ground counts, carried out by Dachas on I" and 2151 March 2002, the DrumharlowFlock was not found at any site along Drumharlow, the Shannon or Lough Allen (A.Walsh, pers.comm.). Table 6.1 shows the number of geese counted at sites aroundDrumharlow from 1990 to present. Despite the limited dataset, a declining trend isapparent since the mid-1990s (Figure 6.1 a).36

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Studv of the U, DD er Shannon Mav 2002Flock 22 at Loughs Kilglass and Forbes Counties Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon.Lough Forbes is a cSAC and there is protection for many of the known feeding sites ofthis flock (Appendix 5). This flock numbered 240 in 1994 (Fox et al. 1994). The flocksubsequently split into a number of feeding groups so lower counts during the 1990scould reflect the less thorough coverage of bird counters, or a real decline. The mostrecent counts by Dilchas staff in March 2002 included combined aerial and groundobservations (A. Walsh pers. comm.). Only 41 birds were counted on I" March and 28 onMarch 21". These were encountered at a site approximately lkm south of AnnaveaghBridge on the Rinn River. This is a location outside the present project area (Grid Ref.approx. N 10 88) but it is included in the Rinn River NHA designation. No geese werenoted from other sites on Lough Forbes or Kilglass (A. Walsh pers.comm.). Afluctuating, but declining, trend is apparent from flock counts, since at least the mid-1990s or possibly earlier (Figure 6.1b).Feeding areas for the geese in the study area are illustrated in Appendix 5 with natureconservation designations also indicated for comparative purposes. These are priorityareas for protection, which have been used by geese in the past and could be used in thefuture if flocks recover.6.1.4 Conservation status in Upper ShannonThe Drumharlow flock was of National Importance from 1992-93 to 1996-97. Since then,the number and frequency of counts has declined but what counts have taken placesuggest that the site is no longer Nationally Important (D. Norriss pers.comm.). Thefeeding and roosting sites of the Drumharlow flock no longer qualify for SPA status. TheKilglass/Lough Forbes flock was described as Nationally Important in 1994 (Fox et al.1994) but widespread and difficult to count. The decline in this flock means that feedingand roosting sites for this flock no longer qualify for SPA status (D. Norriss pers. comm.).The Drumharlow flock could not be located in Spring 2002 and the Kilglass/LoughForbes flock was seriously diminished in size. There has been an estimated overall 85%reduction in the number of birds overwintering in the two flocks in the Upper Shannon.Exact reasons for the decline of Flocks 21 and 22 on the Upper Shannon catchment areunknown. A gradual decline in overall Irish population counts was noted from1994/1995. However, large declines in the Upper Shannon flocks relative to other Irishflocks run counter to previously observed patterns and have no ready explanation.37

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonMaY2002Table 6.1: Number of geese counted from each of the Upper Shannon flocks from 1990to present, information from Dtichas files and A. Walsh pers. comm.Drumharlow Flock 21 Kil lass/Lou h Forbes Flock 22Year Month. Number Month Number1990-91 - - December 240+January 78 January 89- - February 1111991-92April 82 April 78Aril 82 Aril 2401992-93 December (100 estimate) December (240 estimate)March (100 estimate) March (240 estimate)1993-94 December 90 December 92+February 102 - -March 152 March 80 (240 estimate)1994-95 November 97 November 167 (240 estimate)February 138 - -- - March (240 estimate)1995-96 November 147 - -- - December (240 estimate)March 123+ March 63/89 (240 est)1996-97 - - December (240 estimate)March 121+ - -- - Aril (240 estimate)1997-98 November 74 - -- - December (240 estimate)January 62 - -- - Aril (240 estimate)1998-99 December (74 estimate) December (240 estimate)January 54 - -March (74 estimate) March 19- - Aril (240 estimate)2001-02 March 0 March 41/2838

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, DO er ShannonMav 20026.2 Areas of Importance for Other Bird SpeciesThe Upper Shannon region is an area of some importance for wetland birds. Thefollowing list identifies specific sites and subsites that are covered by I-WeBS.Table 6.2 I-WeBS site: Annaghmore Lakes. This includes many small lakes in the areabetween Strokestown and Elphin, and north east to Rooskey. The following subsites areincluded in results for the Annaghmore Lakes I-WeBS site.SUBSITEGrid Ref.Anna hmore LoughM900835Ardakillin LoughM880782Clooncullaan LoughM885850Fin LoughM899782Floods North West of Ardakillin LoughM872790Illanowen LoughsM885852Lough AcrannM870813Lough BrackanM922909Lough CunnM900887Lough DuffM888812Lough FeenM879847Lough GalM873828Lough LeaM919812Lough Nablasbarna hM903823Lough O'MoranM882868Lough PatrickM860830Lough Sa artM888812Lou hanammerM869850Mosshill House Lough (Black Lough)M958867River and Loughs South of Cloonsreane Lough M904806Turlou h East of Lough Nablasbarna hM913828Turlou h North of Mone bo .M880815Lough Kill na hM922909Turlou h South East of Caldra hM922845Nationally important numbers of the following species were counted at AnnaghmoreLakes in 1999 (Colhoun 2001). Data from 2000-2001 are not yet available.Teal (Anas creca), 993 birds were counted here in January 1999 (NationalThreshold: 500)Pintail (Anas acuta), 20 birds were counted here in January 1999 (Nationalthreshold: 20)Shoveler (Anas clypeata), 152 were counted in January 1999 (National threshold:40)Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), 2081 were counted' in January 1999 (Nationalthreshold: 2000)41

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20026.3 Other bird species of interestWhooper swan: Cygnus cygnusThis is a common winter visitor. It was recently placed on the Amber List of species ofmedium conservation concern (Newton et al. 1999) and is listed in Annex I of the BirdsDirective. I-WeBS counts of this species along the Upper Shannon do not normallyexceed National or International thresholds. However, in February 2002, 97 were countedclose to Drumharlow Lough (Grid Ref. G914 003) during the present project. TheNational threshold is 100 (Colhoun 2001). Whooper swans have also been recorded inMahanagh bay, Lough Allen (30/11/97), at Gortinty Lough and along the Rinn River toLough Rinn (D. Cotton pers. comm.).Bewick swan: Cygnus columbaniusThis is a common winter visitor to Ireland's lakes and marshes and can be found in mixedflocks grazing on fields and sloblands. Breeding in northern Russia and Siberia, theyarrive in Ireland in late autumn/ early winter and leave by March or April (Dempsey andO'Clery 1995). A large flock (50/60) of Bewick swans were recorded at Oakport Lough(B. O'Connor pers. comm.). This is higher than the National threshold of 20 (Colhoun2001). Bewick swans are on the Amber list and are of European conservation concern(Newton et al. 1999).Golden plover: Pluvialis apricariaThis species has been noted in high numbers at Annaghmore Lough NHA (1626).Approximately 300 individuals were counted there in the 1980's (Dachas files). Althoughthis is a large number it is well below the national threshold of 1500 (Colhoun 2001). Thegolden plover is listed in Annex I of the EU Birds Directive.Garden warbler: Sylvia borinThis uncommon breeding species (Dempsey and O'Clery 1995) is found in some midlandand northern counties. It has been recorded breeding in Inisfale Island, Lough Allen(24/5/92 D. Cotton pers. comm.).Hen harrier: Circus cyaneusThe hen harrier is a scarce breeding species with small numbers present in the midlands,eastern, south-western, western and northern regions (Dempsey and O'Clery 1995). Henharriers have been observed in a young forestry plantation in Derrynamanagh, CountyRoscommon (B. O'Connor pers. comm.). A young male was observed hunting along theriver close to Carrick-on-Shannon at Cloonmaan in February 2002 (by the present surveyteam). The hen harrier is on the Red List of species of high conservation concern owingto a decline in breeding pairs (Newton et al. 1999).Marsh harrier: Circus aeruginosusThe Marsh harrier is a scarce but regular spring and autumn passage migrant from Europe(Dempsey and O'Clery 1995). This species was recorded at Grange Lough on threeoccasions in 2001 (B. O'Connorpers. comm.).42

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20027.0 Species of interest within the Upper Shannon AreaInformation for rare species was compiled based on the following information:Rare Lichen and Bryophyte reports (by Stewart)NHA Site filesRare species recordsPersonal communicationPublished reports7.1 Plants7.1.1 Vascular PlantsBromus racemosus: Smooth bromeProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Listed in the Red Data Book, very rare (Webb et al. 1996). Apparentlydeclining in Republic of Ireland (Curtis and McGough 1988).Distribution in Ireland: In water meadows, hay fields, arable and waste land (Curtis andMcGough 1988).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Two records from 1901, one at Drumshanbo andanother which is probably outside the boundary of the present survey at Arigna. Currentdistribution is unknown.Carex acuta: Slender tufted sedgeProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Rather rare (Webb et al. 1996)Distribution in Ireland: Along rivers and lake margins, mainly in the Northern half(Webb et al. 1996)..Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: New county record at the bank of the River Shannon atDrumsna (D. Cotton pers. comm.).Carex elongata: Elongated sedgeProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Rare but not threatened (Red Data Book Threat Number 3), (Curtisand McGough 1988).Distribution in Ireland: Found in Cavan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford andMonaghan (Curtis and McGough 1988 and recent Dachas Record for Lough Forbes).Habitats include wet meadows, lake shores, ditch margins and swamp woodlands.Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Rare but not threatened.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Found at Corrigeenroe, Lough Key in 1980 (DachasFile) and along the shore of Lough Forbes in 2000 (Browne Dunne Roche 2000).43

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Carex pallescens: Pale sedgeProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Local in areas of North and West, rare elsewhere (Webb et al. 1996).Distribution in Ireland: In damp grassland, moorland and open woods, North and West(Webb et al. 1996).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Recorded from Lough Boderg shoreline in 1993(Heery 1994).Epipactis palustris: Marsh helleborineProtection: None in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland Scheduled Species.Status in Ireland: Relatively frequent in suitable habitats in the Republic but rare inNorthern Ireland where it has been recorded from 4 counties (Curtis and McGough1988). Declining according to Webb et al. (1996).Distribution in Ireland: It occurs on marshes, fens, lake shores and wet sandy pastures(Curtis and McGough 1988).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Found at Annaghmore Lough (1626) NHA.Eriophorum latifolium: Common cotton grassProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Widespread but rather rare (Webb et al. 1996).Distribution in Ireland: Found on fens, marshes and flushes on bogs. It is distributedwidely throughout the country (Webb et al. 1996).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: UnknownDistribution in Upper Shannon: Found at Annaghmore Lough (1626) NHA.Juncus compressus: Round-fruited rushProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Listed in the Red Data Book, rare but apparently increasing (Curtisand McGough 1988).Distribution in Ireland: Found in Counties Meath, Longford and Roscommon onalluvial meadows (Curtis and McGough 1988).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Was recorded in 1986 below the lock at Termonbarry.Lathraea squamaria: ToothwortProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Rare (Webb et al. 1996).Distribution in Ireland: Widespread on roots of various trees and shrubs (Webb et al.1996) in woodland habitats.Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Recorded from DerrygrastenWood (Dachas, NHAFile).44

Browne Dunne Roche - Prelimina Stud o the U er Shannon May 2002Lathyrus palushis: Marsh peaProtection: None in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland Scheduled Species.Status in Ireland: This species was formerly protected in the Republic but is notconsidered threatened. It is, however, described by Webb et al. (1996) as rare.Distribution in Ireland: Mainly in the centre of the country in marshes and wetmeadows. It is typically found in callows (Webb et al. 1996, Curtis and McGough 1988).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Found near Lanesborough (across the Shannon fromthe power station) by Goodwillie (pers.comm.). It has not been recorded further north butcallows vegetation north of Lanesborough has been poorly surveyed so it may be present.Luronium natans: Floating water plantainProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Rare, recently described as a native species (Rich et al. 1995).Distribution in Ireland: Scattered along the west coast and midlands. Found in acidponds and along canals (Stace 2001).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: In 1871 it was found at Inchmurrin Island (a.k.a.Rabbit Island), this record was recently confirmed (Rich et al. 1995).Ophrys apifera: Bee orchidProtection: None in the Republic, Northern Ireland Scheduled Species.Status in Ireland: .Local in the Republic but rare in the North where it occurs at 11known sites (Curtis and McGough 1988).Distribution in Ireland: Found on sand dunes pasture, dry banks and limestone soils itoccurs locally on suitable soils (Curtis and McGough 1988).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Found at the Annaghmore Lough (1626) NHA.Ophrys irsectifera: Fly orchidProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Rare (Webb et al. 1996).Distribution in Ireland: Found in fens and limestone pavement in the centre and west ofthe country (Webb et al. 1996).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Present at Annaghmore Lough (1626) NHA, CountyRoscommon.Orobanche hederae: Ivy broomrapeProtection: Not protected in Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland Scheduled Species.Status in Ireland: Red data list species due to its rarity in Northern Ireland.Distribution in Ireland: Occasional in the southern half of the country becoming scarcerin northern parts (Curtis and McGough 1988).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Aughry Wood, Dromod (D. Cotton pers. comm.).45

JBrowne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Studv of the U, DDer Shannon Mav 2002Populus nigra: Black poplarProtection: Not protected.Status in Ireland: Considered by Hobson (1993) as likely to be a native Irish species.The Irish population, if native, is of global significance (Hobson 1993).Distribution in Ireland: Distribution closely follows the flood plains and lakes of theShannon with other records distributed throughout easterly midlands counties. Not foundin the north or extreme south.Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Situated on the winter storm zone of the shores ofLough Allen (Grid Reference given in Hobson 1993, G 986 155, is not an accuratelocation), exact location unknown, possibly on the eastern shore.Prunus padus: Bird cherryProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Listed in the Red Data Book. Possibly declining from the Republic ofIreland but it is likely to be more widespread than records suggest (Curtis and McGough1988).Distribution in Ireland: Found throughout the country but more frequently in the northwest,in woodlands and damp, rocky places (Webb et al. 1996).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Frequent, threatened by a reduction inwoodland cover.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Frequent in the Castle Forbes demesne (BrowneDunne Roche 2000). Also found in the 1970s at Lough Drumharlow in CountyRoscommon.Ranunculus lingua: Greater spearwortProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Frequent in the centre of Ireland but rare elsewhere (Webb et al. 1996)Distribution in Ireland: Mainly central, in marshes, fens, canals and reed-beds (Webb etal. 1996).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Rare in Leitrim (D. Cotton pers. comm.).Distribution in Upper Shannon: Found at Holly Island, Lough Allen (D. Cotton pers.comm.).Scandix pecten-veneris: Shepherd's needleProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Listed in the Red Data Book as Extinct (Curtis and McGough 1988).Distribution in Ireland: Currently unknown from any Irish county, formerly present ontilled fields in all counties (Curtis and McGough 1988).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Extinct.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Not believed to be present in the survey area, formerlyfound by Praeger at Killashee in 1896.046

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon _ Mav 2002Stellaria palustris: Marsh stitchwortProtection: NoneStatus in Ireland: Rare (Webb et al. 1996).Distribution in Ireland: Mainly in the centre of the country (Webb et al. 1996).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Recorded at Lough Boffin around Rabbit/Otter Islands(Heery 1994).Teucrium scordium: Water germanderProtection: None.Status in Ireland: Frequent on some lakeshores on the Shannon but rare elsewhere(Webb et al. 1996).Distribution in Ireland: Almost confined to Shannon Lakes (in particular Loughs Reeand Derg).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Recorded from a stony lakeshore of Lough Boderg(Heery 1994).Thalictrum flavum: Common meadow rueProtection: None.Status in Ireland: Frequent in some places, particularly the centre of the country (Webbet al. 1996), rare elsewhere.Distribution in Ireland: Mainly in the centre and around Lough Neagh (Webb et al.1996). Found in fens and marshy fields.Conservation status in Upper Shannon: Unknown.Distribution in Upper Shannon: Found at Cloonglasny Beg, Garymona (M 988 895)(D. Cotton pers. comm.).Viola persicifolia: Fen violetProtection: Not protected in Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland Scheduled Species.Status in Ireland: IUCN category Rare (Curtis and McGough 1988).Distribution in Ireland: Has been recorded from 7 counties, its stronghold is the northClare, south east Galway turlough area. Also found at Lough Erne and along theShannon. It is found in damp grassland which is subject to periodic inundation (Curtisand McGough 1988).Conservation status in Upper Shannon: UnknownDistribution in Upper Shannon: Recorded by Praeger in 1900 from the area aroundRooskey. Present distribution is unknown.7.1.2 BryophytesBryum uliginosum recorded at Annaghmore Lough near Strokestown, Co. Roscommon(Grid Ref. 9 8) by W.V. Rubens et al. in 1968.Bryum caespiticium recorded near Boyle (Grid Ref. 8 0) by J.S. Thomson in 1940although its exact position is unrecorded so may have been outside the survey area.47

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Cephalozia loitlesbergeri was recorded at Derreenargan Bog, Co. Roscommon, (GridRef. 9 0) on two occasions by A.L.K. King in 1966 and 1967.Campylopus pyriformis recorded at Ballykenny Bog, Co. Longford, (Grid Ref. 090 790)by C. Douglas and Grogan in 1986.Colura calyptrifolia recorded at Cloonart Bridge, Co. Longford, (Grid Ref. 0 8) by J.W.Fitzgerald in 1965. Another record for the same species was made in County Leitrim byJ.W. Fitzgerald, also in 1965 (Grid Ref. 9 2). However, its exact position is unknown andmay be outside the present project boundary.Pedinophyllum interruptum recorded at an unnamed location, (Grid Ref. 9 2) by J.W.Fitzgerald in 1969. Whether this is inside the present project boundary is unknown.Plagiomnium cuspidatum recorded at Castle Forbes, west of Lough Forbes, Co.Longford, (Grid Ref. 0 8) by W.V. Rubens et al. in 1968.Riccia fluitans recorded at Smuttermagh, Lough Key, Co. Roscommon (Grid Ref. 8 0) byD.L. Kelly in 1980. The same species was also recorded at the River Shannon, belowCarrick-on-Shannon (Grid Ref. 9 9) by R.L. Praeger in 1899.7.2 LichensCladonia parastica recorded at Castle Forbes (Grid Ref. 0 8) by J. Doyle in 1925.7.3 InvertebratesMargaritifera margaritifera: Freshwater pearl musselProtectionAnnex II species on EU Habitats Directive. It is one of two European species of pearlmussel that are now on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature andNatural Resources (I.U.C.N.) Red Data List. Under Irish law, the freshwater pearl musselis covered by Statutory Instrument No. 112 1990 which states that it is illegal to interferewith pearl mussel and also outlaws pearl fishing.Status in IrelandRecent work shows that the species is still widespread in Ireland but populations may bein decline. A study of 32 populations, for example, found that only eight had youngmussels (Moorkens 1999).Distribution in IrelandThe pearl mussel is found in clean, well oxygenated rivers over non-calcareous rock. Itrequires little calcium, few nutrients, clean gravel and sand. Its Irish stronghold is thesouth west of the country (Moorkens 1999).48

70-145mg1"135-45mgl-134-356mg1"1Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Stud o the U er Shannon May 2002Status in Upper ShannonUnknown.Distribution in Upper ShannonFreshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) was recorded in the waters ofKilgarriff Bay (north Lough Allen) by Ingenierburo Ott GmbH during an EnvironmentalImpact Assessment for a proposed housing and marina project in the area (2001). Thisrecord requires verification, as it would be a first for County Leitrim (pers. comm. D.Cotton). The present project area was not, however, listed with known records byMoorkens (1999).Austropotamobius pallipes: White Clawed CrayfishProtectionAnnex II species of the Habitats DirectiveStatus in IrelandThis is the only crayfish species found in Ireland. It is classified as vulnerable and rare inthe IUCN Red List of threatened animals. Ireland is thought to hold some of the bestEuropean stocks of the species, under least threat from external factors (Reynolds 1998).Distribution in IrelandWidely distributed around the country inhabiting rivers, lakes and streams (Lucey andMcGarrigle 1987). Distribution generally corresponds to freshwater habitats overCarboniferous strata with most records from Carboniferous Limestone. Crayfish alsorequire unpolluted water. Also, Ireland's largest lakes (over 2000ha) contain crayfishonly near mouths of inflowing rivers (Reynolds 1982).Conservation status in Upper ShannonUnknown.Distribution in Upper ShannonLucey and McGarrigle (1987) indicate that crayfish are found in freshwater habitats withthe following natural chemistry characteristics: pH 7.2 to 8.4, alkalinityandhardness 47-402mgl-1. Lucey and McGarrigle recorded crayfish at Dowra bridge, CountyLeitrim. This is the only published record within the limits of the present survey area, butit is not situated on limestone. There are several published records for crayfish on smallerrivers outside the survey area in Roscommon and Leitrim. Also just outside the surveyarea there are Dachas records for crayfish in Lough Ree, Lanesborough.Potential suitability of Upper Shannon for crayfishRecords of water chemistry in Lough Allenmgl"1sampled in October 1973 and April 1974indicate a pH 6.9-7.3, alkalinity 20-24 and hardness(Flanagan andToner 1975). The recorded natural water chemistry of Lough Allen could therefore beconsidered marginally unsuitable for crayfish. Lough Boderg on the other hand, pH 7.7-8.0, alkalinity 50-120mg1-1 and hardness(Flanagan and Toner 1975), is moresuitable for crayfish. Lough Bofin has similar water chemistry, pH 7.9-8.0, alkalinity 60-105mg1"1 and hardness 80-130mg1-1 which is also suitable for fresh water crayfish(Flanagan and Toner 1975). Water quality within much of the Upper Shannon isgenerally moderate to good. The Boyle River, for example, has satisfactory water qualityand runs over limestone for much of its length. This river should be ideal for supportingcrayfish populations. Other areas which may support crayfish populations are the49

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, 171)er Shannon May 2002following: River Shannon south from Leitrim, small lakes and rivers betweenStrokestown, Elphin and Rooskey. Loughs Boderg, Boffin and Forbes may have thecorrect water chemistry characteristics but crayfish do not favour large lakes.Euphydryas aurina: Marsh fritillaryProtectionAnnex II species on EU Habitats DirectiveStatus in IrelandUnder pressure from drainage and intensive sheep grazing (Asher et al. 2001)Distribution in IrelandStrongholds in counties Fermanagh, Sligo, Donegal and the west Shannon region. Alsogood populations on northern sand dunes and on limestone in the Burren (Asher et al.2001).Status in Upper ShannonUnknown.Distribution in Upper ShannonColonies may exist on cutaway bogs and along linear features such as road verges (Asheret al. 2001) but there are no recorded populations within the project area (DublinNaturalists' Field Club 2000).7.4 Vertebrates (for information on birds see Section 6)Lutra lutra: OtterProtectionAnnex II species on EU Habitats Directive.Status in IrelandCommonDistribution in IrelandThe otter is found throughout Ireland and has avoided the population declines that haveoccurred in many other countries (Hayden and Harrington 2000).Status in Upper ShannonLikely to be frequent.Distribution in Upper ShannonOtters may be found at a variety of aquatic habitats throughout the survey area. Spraintshave been recorded on islands in Lough Allen as well as at Kilgarriff in North LoughAllen (pers. comm. J. Matthews).50

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Studv of the U,9aer Shannon Mav 20028.0 Zonation and Sites of InterestThe study area was classified into three zones:ABCAreas of high conservation interest where development is likely to have adverseimpacts.Areas of interest where proposals for any new developments should be adequatelyassessed.Areas that have been developed, where permissions have been granted fordevelopment or for other reasons are of low conservation interest whichdevelopments would be assessed mainly on the basis of their impacts on adjacentareas.Zonation is demarcated on a series of maps of the project area (Appendix 6). It isenvisaged that such a zonation will aid assessment of the impact of proposeddevelopments on habitats and conservation interests. Since little detailed survey workcould be carried out during the timeframe of this project zone boundaries are not definite.It is possible that, following detailed survey work, sites may be reassigned to different,more suitable, zones or boundaries may be readjusted. Sites not included in the followingZone A or B lists are allocated to Zone C since they are considered to have lowconservation interest. However, Zone C areas may, in future studies, be found to supportspecies or habitats of conservation interest.OZone A sites are-listed first, then Zone B sites. For both Zones the entire project area isdivided into the Sections listed below.Section 1: Lough AllenSection 2: Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-ShannonSection 3: Lough Key to DrumharlowSection 4: Carrick-on-Shannon to Lough BofinSection 5: Lough Bofin to TermonbarrySection 6: Termonbarry to LanesboroughSection 7: Area between Strokestown, Elphin and RooskeyThe sites are also graded hierarchically into national, regional or local importance(adapted from An Foras Forbatha, in Lockhart et al. 1993):Sites of national importance are ones which are important in an Irish context butequally good examples may be found elsewhere in the country. NHA sites, forexample, are assigned to Zone A.Sites of regional importance good examples of habitats that reflect thevegetation of the region, or occur relatively seldom in the region. These areassigned to Zones A or B, depending on the species complement and/or rarity.Sites of local importance have some items of interest and are better than theareas not listed. These sites are usually listed in Zone B.51

Browne Dunne Roche - Prelimina Studvofthe Uv Der Shannon Mav 2002Photographs illustrating features of these areas are shown in Appendix 8. No descriptionsare given of NHAs since these areas were not surveyed and more detailed information isavailable in Duchas files. Detailed information on species composition and flooding ofthe site is based on field work carried out in February or March 2002, unless otherwisespecified.052

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon Mav 20028.1 ZONE AAreas of high conservation interest where development is likely to have adverseimpacts.8.1.1 Lough AllenLocation: Owengar Wood NHA 1419Grid reference: G 925 238Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 018Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneLocation: Lough Allen South End andParts NHA 427Grid reference: VariousAppendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 018,020Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneLocation: Mahanagh LoughConservation rating: RegionalImportanceGrid reference: G 964 255Count LeitrimAppendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 018 Appendix 8: Photo 1Description: Mahanagh Lough is a small narrow lake located lkm north of Lough Allenand approximately 2.5km south west of the village of Dowra. The lake is surrounded bywell developed reedbeds (Phragmites australis and Typha latifolia) which grade into wetgrassland dominated by rushes (Juncus effusus), scrub and alder-ash-willow woodland.At Kiltyfeenaghty Glebe, on low-lying land south of the lake, wet alder-ash-willowwoodland was recorded. Species noted were birch (Betula pubescens), willow (Salix sp.),lichens, yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus), bramble (Rubus fruticosus), sedges (Carex spp.),lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria), wavy bittercress (Cardamine flexuosa), commonpolypody (Polypodium vulgare).Recommendation: Possible extension to Lough Allen South End and Parts NHA 427.531

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study o the Upper Shannon May 2002Location: Rossmore to Kilgarriff Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceGrid reference: VariousCount LeitrimAppendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 018 Appendix 8: Photos 2-4Description: Part of this area is included in the Lough Allen, South End and Parts NHA,427. Among the habitats present are broadleaf woodland, willow scrub, wet grassland,reedbeds, lakes. At Rossmore/Kilgarriff there are unconfirmed records for white-clawedcrayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) and for pearl mussel at Kilgarriff lake(Margaritifera margaritifera). There is a conifer plantation on Deadman's Pointpeninsula which is excluded from Zone A.Recommendations: The following areas along the northern shore of Lough Allen arerecommended for further survey with a view to inclusion in the Lough Allen South Endand Parts NHA, 427:Rossmore Inlet (G 964 240)Rossbeg Glebe (G 965 232)Kilgarriff Lake (G 980 240)Derrynahona (a known Greenland White-fronted Geese site, see Appendix 5) (G987 235).Surveys are required to confirm presence / absence of white-clawed crayfish and pearlmussel at Rossmore and Kilgarriff Lake.Location: Inisfale IslandGrid reference: G 965135Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 002Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceCount Roscommon`Appendix 8: Photo noneDescription: A long, narrow peninsula in the south of Lough Allen that supportsextensive woodland with a mature broadleaf canopy. Mountallen, close to Inisfale, is aknown Greenland White-fronted Goose feeding site and it is included in Zone A.Recommendation: This area is difficult to access from land. It is recommended for furthersurvey, with a view to inclusion in the NHA (Lough Allen South End and Parts, 427).54

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Location: Holly IslandGrid reference: G 962126Appendix 6 Map: Leitrim 023 andRoscommon 002Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo 5 taken from HollyIsland to Shannon exit.See also Zone B.Recommendation: Sheltered bays to the north of Holly Island peninsula have welldeveloped wet alder-willow woodland and, pending further survey work, recommendedfor inclusion within the NHA (Lough Allen South End and Parts, 427). The rest of HollyIsland has been assigned to Zone B.Location: BodorraghaConservation rating: RegionalImportanceGrid reference: G 950 120Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 004 Appendix 8: Photo 6 and 7Description: An extensive cutover raised bog that is outside, but adjacent to, the surveyboundary. The bog is surrounded by birch scrub and there is a conifer plantation on thesouth eastern edge of the bog.The bog vegetation is dominated by ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) and hare's tail bogcotton (Eriophorum vaginatum). The lichen Cladonia impexa is abundant. Sphagna arenumerous, particularly Sphagnum capillifolium, S. papillosum and S. magellanicum, withS. cuspidatum and S. imbricatum occasionally recorded. Bog cotton (Eriophorumangustifolium), carnation sedge (Carex panicea), cross leaved heath (Erica tetralix),deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus), bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum), bog rosemary(Andromeda polyfolia) were noted. The mosses Racomitrium lanuginosum and Hypnumjutlandicum, and the lichen Cladonia uncialis were also recorded. To the south, thevegetation becomes dominated by purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea) and birch scrub,this is the location of a small lake.There has been some turf-cutting using a Difco machine along the bog edge but the bogstill retains much of its wetness and there are occasional pools. The peat appearssomewhat compacted however, and the hummock and hollow structure typical of raisedbogs is not well-developed.This bog is relatively extensive and is relatively intact despite some turf-cutting, drainageand forestry plantation along the boundary. Lodgepole pine saplings are found on the bogclose to the forestry plantation. There is some restoration potential if turf cutting ceasesand drains are blocked.55

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Studv of the U,DOer ShannonMav 20028.1.2 Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-ShannonLocation: Drumhierney Wood NHA Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceGrid Reference: G 951055Count LeitrimAppendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 027 Appendix 8: Photo 8Recommendation: The conservation value of the entire woodland could be improved ifthe undesignated area was included in the Native Woodland Scheme (Forest Service2001), in which case the boundaries of the NHA could be extended.Corryolus (Map Leitrim 031, Grid Ref: 930 005) is included in Drumharlow NHA (seeSection 8.1.3).8.1.3 Lough Key to DrumharlowLocation: Lough Key NHAs and IslandsGrid Reference: G 84 05Appendix 6 Map: Roscommon 003,006Conservation rating: NationalImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo 9 CorrigeenroeMarsh, 10/11 Drum Bridge, 12Tawnytaskin, 13 Hogs Island, 14 ErrisBay, 15 Tinnarinnow,16 Islands inL.Ke (Castle Green and Orchard)Description: A number of parts of the shoreline (Corrigeenroe Marsh 596, Drum Bridge1631, Drummans Island 1633, Tawnytaskin Wood) and an island (Hogs Island 1638) aredesignated NHAs. Other islands on the lake (Ash, Bingham, Bullock, Castle, Church,Green, Hermit, Lahan's, Orchard, Sally, Stag, and Trinity) also appear to have goodbroadleaf woodland habitat. Erris Bay is an extensive wetland area of rushes and reedswith copses of birch and willow. Tinarinnow Peninsula is broadleaf woodland dominatedby ash and oak. Birch and alder are present along the lake shore. Drumcormick Peninsulaon the north eastern shore of Lough Key, is dominated by broadleaf woodland of ash andoak with birch in the understorey. There is also wet woodland fringing the lake.Recommendations: The islands, Tinarinnow Peninsula and Drumcormick Peninsula areassigned to Zone A and should be subject to further survey with a view to NHAdesignation. Erris Bay on the southern shore may also be of high conservation value andrequires further survey work to verify this.56

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Studv of the U, DDer ShannonMav 2002Location: Fin Lough NHAConservation ratin : Regional ImportanceGrid Reference: G 865 040Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006 Appendix 8: Photo 17Location: Drumharlow lake (LoughEidin) NHAGrid Reference: G 9101Appendix 6 Map: Roscommon 006,007Conservation rating: NationalImportanceCounties Roscommon/LeitrimAppendix 8: Photos 18-20 Drumharlowvarious, 21 Cloongownagh (whooperswans) S of N4, 22 Cloongownagh N ofN4, 23 Cleaheen Bo 24 Corr olus.Recommendations:A forestry plantation at Dereenannagh, north of Drumharlow Lake, is reported tohave hen harriers but this is not inside the NHA (B.O'Connor pers.comm.).Further survey work should be carried out to determine whether this forestryshould be included since it is difficult to designate areas for highly mobilespecies such as hen harriers.A small number of mute swans and 97 whooper swans were recorded in floodedfields on the south side of the N4. This area at Cloongownagh townland, isrecommended for further boundary survey and inclusion in Drumharlow NHA.Greenland White-fronted Geese have been observed feeding at areas in Dergrawand Carrigeen Townlands, outside the NHA boundary. These should be includedwithin the designation boundary.8.1.4 Carrick-on-Shannon to Lough BofinLocation: Lough Bofin/Boderg NHA Conservation rating: National Importance1642Grid Reference: N 02 90Count Roscommon/LeitrimAppendix 6 Map: Leitrim 035 Appendix 8: Photo 25 Drumman BegLoughRecommendations:Extend boundaries of designated area to include Greenland White-fronted Geesefeeding sites (Appendix 5).Boundaries should also be extended to include all known areas of flooding(Appendix 4), for example, the area around Carrandoe Bridge on the southernshore of Lough Boderg, at Annagh Townland on the western shore and floodingsouth of Lough Tap.57

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminarv Studv of the _U, DDer ShannonMav 2002Location: Cordrehid/CortoberGrid Reference: M 940 985Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 011Conservation ratin : Regional ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Wet grassland on the flood plain of the Killukin River close to its inflowwith the Shannon. A hen harrier was sighted here in February 2002. There is extensiveflooding of rushy fields with scattered willows.Recommendations: This area should be not zoned for development by the local authoritybut is probably too small to warrant NHA designation.Location: Drumkeeran to Rinnacurreen Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceGrid Reference: M 950 980Count LeitrimAppendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 031 Appendix 8: Photo 26Description: A low lying area, 2km south of Carrick-on-Shannon, on the eastern bank ofthe river at Lough Corry. During survey work, water levels were very high and roadswere flooded. The vegetation is willow scrub and wet grassland with reeds (Phragmitesaustralis) and soft rush (Juncus effusus). The wet woodland of principally alder (Alnusglutinosa) and birch (Betula pubescens) becomes more extensive towards Rinnacurreen.Recommendations: Any proposed developments at the Shannon floodplain should besubject to stringent ecological assessment.Location: Attitory, Ballynacleigh, Conservation rating: RegionalPoulnaca al Cornacoroo ImportanceGrid Reference: M 950 990, M 955 980, County LeitrimM 960 970, M 955 965Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 031Appendix 8: Photo 27 CornacorooDescription: A low lying area southeast of Carrick-on-Shannon on the eastern bank ofthe Shannon. Extensive flooding of wet grassland and wet woodland is typical. There ishigh potential for development along the Shannon, for marinas or housing and infillingwas recorded at Cornacoroo.Recommendations: Any proposed developments at the Shannon floodplain should besubject to stringent ecological assessment.58

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonMay 20028.1.5 Lough Bofin to TermonbarryLocation: Clooneen Bog NHA 445Grid reference: N 070 840Appendix 6 Ma : Longford 004,008Conservation rating: NationalImportanceCount LongfordAppendix 8: Photo noneLocation: Rinn River NHA 691 Conservation rating: NationalImportanceGrid reference: N 085 835Counties Longford and LeitrimAppendix 6 Ma : Longford 008 Appendix 8: Photo 28Location: Lough Forbes SAC 1818Grid reference: N 080 815Appendix 6 Ma : Longford 008Conservation rating: NationalImportanceCounties Longford and RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo none8.1.6 Termonbarry to LanesboroughLocation: Ballin huillConservation ratin : Regional Importance-Grid Reference: N 040 770Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 030 Appendix 8: Photo 29Description: Extensive flooding by the Feorish River of wet grassland and scrub, justwest of Termonbarry, on the west shore of the Shannon. On the far bank of the river isindustrial cutaway. This is not an intensively managed habitat and is good for waterfowl.Recommendation: This area should be surveyed in detail to determine whether, and towhat extent, callows grassland is present. If high quality callows vegetation is present, itmay be appropriate to designate a new NHA combining this area and Highstreet, on theother side of the Shannon.59

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the UDO er ShannonMay 2002Location: Hi hstreetGrid Reference: N 040 760Appendix 6 Map: Longford 012,13Conservation ratin : Regional ImportanceCount LongfordAppendix 8: Photo 30, Photo 56 view ofLod etown channelDescription: Located 2km west of Cloondara, on the east bank of the Shannon. Extensiveflooding of wet rushy fields, possibly callows. Species recorded were creeping bent(Agrostis stolonifera), meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris), lesser spearwort (R.flammula), lady's smock (Cardamine pratensis), soft rush (Juncus effusus), forget-me-not(Myosotis sp.), meadow sweet (Filipendula ulmaria), marsh marigold (Caltha palustris),marsh pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris), common sorrel (Rumex acetosa), marshbedstraw (Galium palustre) and dandelion (Taraxacum sp.). Scattered bushes of greywillow (Salix cinerea) also occur. This area may be of importance for wildfowl: curlew(Numenius arquata), mute swan (Cygnus olor), tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) and greatcrested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) were noted.Recommendation: This area should be surveyed in detail to determine presence andextent of callows grassland with a view to NHA designation (possibly with Ballinphuillabove).Location: KilnacarrowConservation rating: Regional ImportanceGrid Reference: N 015 720Count LongfordAppendix 6 Ma : Longford 012 Appendix 8: Photo 31 and 32Description: Located 3km north of Lanesborough, on the eastern bank of the Shannon.Some fields here are not flooded but have debris of dead Phragmites stems from recentflooding events. Close to the river, fields are still flooded and are dominated by rushes.Certain areas in this location have abundant moss cover and may be sedge meadows butthe water level was too high to investigate this.Recommendation: Further survey required to determine conservation interest.Location: Cloontuskert to Ball lea ueGrid Reference: N 0172 to 0170Appendix 6 Map: Roscommon 037Conservation ratin : Regional ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo 33 atCloonmustra/CloontuskertLocated north of Lanesborough, on the west bank of the Shannon. There is industrialcutaway bog, the edge of which is dominated by gorse and birch scrub. There is extensiveflooding of the River Shannon. The Shannon floodplain, at a site close to Lanesboroughvillage, were surveyed by Goodwillie (pers.comm.) who found a mosaic of vegetationtypes, including wet peaty-grassland, marsh and dry grassland.60

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Among the species listed by Goodwillie were: Yorkshire fog (Holcus lanatus), creepingbent (Agrostis stolonifera), sweet vernal grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum), hairy sedge(Carex hirta), brown sedge (C.disticha), oval sedge (C.ovalis), soft rush (Juncus effusus),sharp-flowered rush (J.acutiflorus), yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus), tufted hairgrass(Deschampsia cespitosa), marsh ragwort (Senecio aquaticus), autumn hawkbit(Leontodon autumnalis), tufted hairgrass (Deschampsia cespitosa), marsh valerian(Valeriana off cinalis), skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata), devilsbit (Succisa pratensis),meadow thistle (Cirsium dissectum), carnation sedge (Carex panicea), common sedge(C.nigra), star sedge (C.echinata), marsh cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris), marshstitchwort (Stellaria palustris), velvet bent (Agrostis canina), gypsywort (Lycopuseuropaeus), yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris), marsh pea (Lathyrus palustris), fenbedstraw (Galium uliginosum), ragged robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi), sneezewort (Achilleaptarmica), yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus), silverweed (Potentilla anserina), amphibiousbistort (Persicaria amphibia), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), lesser spearwort(R.flammula), marsh bedstraw (Galium palustre), marsh marigold (Caltha palustris),forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides), meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), roughstalkedmeadowgrass (Poa trivialis), marsh ragwort (Senecio aquaticus), reed fescue(Festuca arundinacea), tufted hairgrass (Deschampsia cespitosa), marsh stitchwort(Stellaria palustris).Goodwillie noted that the flora of the site is rich and typical of the Shannon callows, Thevegetation types correspond quite closely with those described by Heery (1993) for theShannon callows;. generally. Parts of the site which are augmented by a large cutoverpeatland are of considerable ecological interest. The Red Data Book species marsh pea(Lathyrus palustris) was recorded by Goodwillie. Also among the least common speciesfound was duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza) which grows in the ditch north of the site.This has a local centre of distribution around Lough Ree but is quite rare lower down theShannon.Recommendation: Further survey work, along the Shannon floodplain north fromLanesborough should be carried out to determine the extent of callows vegetation and itsconservation importance with a view to NHA designation.61

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonMay 20028.1.7 Area between Strokestown, Elphin and RooskeyLocation: Kilglass & Grange Loughs Conservation rating: National ImportanceNHA 608Grid Reference: M 98 85Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Map: Roscommon 023 Appendix 8: Photo 34 Kilglass, 35Mountain River, 36 ClooneenRecommendations:Extend boundaries of designated area to include Greenland White-fronted Geesefeeding sites (Appendix 5).Boundaries should also be extended to include known areas of flooding(Appendix 4) such as Mountain River, Gillstown, Corgowan and Clooneen.Location: Ardakillan Lake NHA 1617Grid reference: M 880 783Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 029Conservation rating: NationalImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneLocation: Annaghmore Lough NHA1626Grid reference: M 900 837, M 902 825Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 023Conservation rating: NationalImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: This NHA comprises two lakes, Annaghmore Lough and LoughNablasbarnagh. The NHA boundary also includes an area described in the I-WeBs reportas a turlough (Colhoun 2001).Location: Lough Nablahy Complex Conservation rating: NationalImportanceGrid reference: M 95 88Counties RoscommonAppendix 6 Map: Roscommon 017,023 Appendix 8: 37 Finlough River, 38Lough Nablah 39 Lough NahinchaDescription: Small lakes, some with reedbeds, surrounded by wet grassland and scrub orwet alder-ash-willow woodland. Particularly good examples of habitat zonation may befound at Lough Nablahy or Lough Nahincha south. Releves from wet woodland weretaken from the Carrigeenduff Lake, Dooneen Lough, Clooncraff Lough and Lough Eliaby Ddchas staff in the 1980s.62

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, Urer Shannon Mav 2002Main rivers in the area are Finlough and the Clooncraff. The Finlough River flowsdirectly into Grange Lake (NHA). Lough Brackan is included in I-WeBs counts of theAnnaghmore Lakes site.OLake names: Bellavahan Lough (M 944 861), Black Lough (near Lough O'Donra) (M959 868), Black Lough (north of Clooncraff Lough) (M 965 911), Carrigeenduff Lake (M945 907), Cloonahee Lough (M 935 894), Clooncraff Lough (960 900), Dooneen Lough(M 955 907), Drimmon Lough (M 933 873), Grange Lough (M 940 858), Loughanduff(M 945 900), Lough Brackan (M 922 909), Lough Elia (M 972 890), Lough Incha (M947 891), Lough Laure (M 920 900), Lough Nablahy (M 955 885), Lough Nahincha(north) (M 940 905), Lough Nahincha (south) (M 933 883), Lough Namweelia (M 940888), Lough O'Donra (M 955 873), Rathmore (M 945 868), Rodeen Lough (M 925 915),Toomore Lough (M 955 915).Recommendations: Further survey work is required to determine conservation interestand habitat types more precisely. Depending on the result, this complex may warrantNHA designation.Location: Clooncullaan Lough ComplexGrid reference: M 88 85Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 022, 023Conservation rating: NationalImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Small lakes surrounded by wet grassland and willow scrub. Killynagh is avery small lake surrounded by thin strips of reeds that grade into rushy fields. There isconiferous forestry at the lake edge. Loughan Duff is a small lake surrounded by cutawayraised bog. A river connects this lake to Lough Feeny. Loughan Duff is one of theIllaunowen Loughs, where there is extensive wetland vegetation and scrub woodland.There may be Schoenus fen here. Illanowen Loughs, Clooncullaan, Lough Feeny, LoughO'Moran, Loughanammer and Killynagh Lough are included in the I-WeBs AnnaghmoreLoughs site where nationally important numbers of several bird species have beencounted (see Section 6).Cutaway bog at Lough Feeny is dominated by bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). The bog iswetter closer to the lake where the dominant vegetation cover on the peat is purple moorgrass (Molinia caerulea) with some bog myrtle (Myrica gale) and ling heather (Callunavulgaris).Lake names: Ballyoughter Lough (M 870 864), Clooncullaan Loughs (M 885 855),Drinaun Lough (M 895 845), Killeen Lough (M 870 856), Illanowen Loughs (M 882852), Killynagh Lough (M 865 841), Loughanammer (M 870 848), Lough Aneag (M 903853), Loughan Duff (M 882 848), Lough Ean (M 864 838), Lough Feeny (M 878 848),Lough O'Donnellan (M 863 850), Lough O'Moran (M 880 866), Lough Nahincha(small) (M 865 855), Simons Lough (M 869 865).63

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Up D er Shannon May 2002'.JRecommendations: Further survey work is required to determine whether fen vegetationis present at any of the lakes in this complex. Depending on the results of further surveywork, this complex may warrant NHA designation.Location: Lough Conny More Complex Conservation rating:ImportanceNationalGrid references: M 86 82Count Roscommon022,023Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon Appendix 8: Photo 40 Lough LeaDescription: A series of small lakes with interconnected feeder streams and floodplains.Many of these small lakes flood extensively during winter forming a network of wetlandhabitats. Habitats include wet grassland dominated by Juncus spp., reedbeds and willowscrub. Some of these lakes are included in the I-WeBs Annaghmore Lakes site wherenationally important numbers of some wildfowl species have been counted. Two of theseareas are small turloughs (Colhoun 2001). Lough Conny More may be a marl lake. Fenvegetation with Schoenus may be present at Lough Aneeg.Lake names: Cloonakilly Beg (M 881 815), Cloonsreane Lough (M 901 809), LoughAcrann (M 869 814), Loughanduff (M 858 824), Lough Aneeg (M 878 835), LoughCaudagh (M 874 805), Lough Connybeg (M 871 826), Lough Conny More (M 865 823),Lough Duff (M 890 810), Lough Flasky (M 900 805), Lough Gal (M 875 829), LoughNafulla (M 849 823), Lough Lea (M 920 813);, Lough Patricks (M 860 830), LoughRogers (M 860 820), Lough Saggart (M 888 809), (Floods NW of Ardakillan Lough(Sroove Townland) (M 870 795) not on Appendix 6 maps).Recommendations: Further survey of habitats is required to determine conservationinterest. Additional detail about the hydrology of this region would aid conservationmanagement. Depending on the results of further survey work this complex may warrantNHA designation.Location: Fin Lough, Cloonfree LoughGrid reference: M 897 784, M 906 7986Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 029Conservation rating: NationalImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneLakes surrounded by reedbeds and occasional willow scrub. Some of the surroundingfields are dominated by rushes. The south eastern shore of Fin Lough has Schoenus fenvegetation. There is extensive flooding around Cloonfree Lough.Recommendations: Further survey work is recommended, with a view to designation as anew NHA.64

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Uvner Shannon Mav 20028.2 ZONE BAreas of interest where proposals for any new developments should be adequatelyassessed.8.2.1 Lough AllenLocation: Lough Allen shoreGrid reference: VariousAppendix 6 Map: Leitrim 018, 020,Roscommon 002Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCounties Leitrim and RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo 41 Cartronbeg, 42Corr StrandDescription: Alder (Alnus glutinosa) fringes the lakeshore. Examples of narrow strips ofash-alder-willow woodland may be found at Cartronbeg townland (G 955 175) and CorryStrand (G 948 240).Location: Mahana h LowerGrid reference: G 965 248Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 018Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: On a rise to the south of Mahanagh Lough, there are fields with numerousrocky boulders and heath vegetation. Species recorded were ling heather (CallunaVulgaris), bog myrtle (Myrica gale), bilberry (Uaccinium myrtillus), purple moor grass(Molinia caerulea), birch (Betula pubescens), holly (Ilex aquifolium) and lichens(Cladonia spp). Other parts of this townland are assigned to Zone A.Location: Diffa her RiverGrid reference: G 935 240Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 018Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: The Diffagher River enters Lough Allen from the north, approximately 2kmeast of the village of Drumkeeran. This may be an occasional feeding site for GreenlandWhite-fronted Geese (J. Matthews pers. comm.).Location: Derrinvone UpperGrid reference: G 943 249Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 018Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Small strip of alder wood in a river valley along the R200 Drun keeran toDowra road, approximately 3km east of Drumkeeran.65

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, DDerShannonMav 2002Location: Drummanfau hnanGrid reference: G 925 222Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 018Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Small broadleaf woodland on a ridge beside the R280 just south ofDrumkeeran. The woodland has abundant ash (Fraxinus excelsior) with some exotics andbirch (Betula pubescens). Understorey species include alder (Alnus glutinosa) and hazel(Corylus avellana), with bramble (Rubus fruticosus) and furze (Ulex europaeus) commonin the shrub and field layers.Location: Derra allion BoConservation ratin : Local ImportanceGrid reference: G 945 135Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 002 Appendix 8: Photo 43Description: This is an extensive area of cutaway bog just to the west of the projectboundary, north of Mount Allen Bridge. The bog consists of a central raised mound ofpeat surrounded by a series of smaller mounds and flushed, waterlogged depressions leftafter turf cutting. The depressions are very wet and are dominated by large hummocks ofSphagna with purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea) and bog cottons (Eriophorum spp).Bog myrtle (Myrica gale) and cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccus) are abundant. Crossleaved heath (Erica tetralix) and ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) are occasional. Otherspecies recorded were bog rosemary (Andromeda polyfolia), bog asphodel (Nartheciumossifragum), bog cotton (Eriophorum angustifolium, E. vaginatum), milkwort (Polygalaserpyllifolia), tormentil (Potentilla erecta) and mosses Sphagnum palustre, S. papillosum,S. magellanicum, S. capillifolium, S. auriculatum, S. cuspidatum, Aulacomnium palustreand Polytrichum commune.The central raised peat mound has been burned recently and 75% vegetation coverremains. Even though the peat has been compacted it has retained some wetness. On thecentral mound purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea) is dominant. Ling heather (Callunavulgaris) is abundant but not conspicuous. Bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) andbog myrtle (Myrica gale) are also common. Hummocks of Sphagnum remain. Otherspecies recorded were cross leaved heath (Erica tetralix), carnation sedge (Carexpanicea).The bog is surrounded by encroaching birch scrub. Despite draining and turf cutting, it isfairly extensive. There is potential for some recovery of the vegetation, as many speciestypical of a raised bog are still present, though the hydrology and function of the bog aretotally compromised. The area may develop into flush and birch scrub communities.66

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, UDer Shannon May 2002Location: Holly IslandGrid reference: G 963125Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 023Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneAlso see Zone A above.Description: A small peninsula at the south end of Lough Allen, north east of BellantraBridge. Some of the peninsula was planted with conifers that have been clear felledrecently. A small road provides access for anglers. Most of the vegetation is wetgrassland dominated by rushes (Juncus spp) with occasional furze (Ulex europaeus),willow (Salix cinerea) and alder (Alnus glutinosa). Reeds (Phragmites australis) arepresent in wet flooded areas. There are numerous drainage channels throughout the site.Lichens are abundant on hedgerow bushes. Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) was recorded.Location: Drumshanbo LoughGrid reference: G 965 111Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 023Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Shoreline with wet grassland or willow scrub are assigned to Zone B.8.2.2 Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-ShannonJLocation: BlackrockGrid reference: G 965107Appendix 6 Map.- Leitrim 023Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: A mixed broadleaved woodland on the southern shore of Lough Allen. Themain canopy trees are beech (Fagus sylvatica) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior). Theunderstorey contains alder (Alnus glutinosa) and cypress (Cupressus sp.). Cherry laurel(Prunus laurocerasus) is the main component of the shrub layer. Some parts of thewoodland are grazed. There is an abundance of dead wood here.Location: Acres LakeConservation ratin : Local ImportanceGrid Reference: G 967 100Count LeitrimAppendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 023 Appendix 8: Photo 44Description: A small lake approximately lkm south of Drumshanbo and Lough Allenand 3km east of the River Shannon. A short canal (lkm) connects it with Lough Allen atCarricknabrack, while a longer canal (5km) connects the lake to the River Shannon atBattlebridge. A conifer plantation surrounds the lake to the south and west and there is a67

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study o the Upper Shannon May 2002small marina on its eastern shore that is accessed by the R207, Leitrim to Drumshanboroad.The lake is fringed by common reed (Phragmites australis) and bulrush (Typha latifolia)but the reedbeds are not extensive. There is a zonation of vegetation from reedbeds to wetgrassland. There is wet grassland dominated by purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea) onthe eastern shore and fields dominated by soft rush (Juncus effusus) along other shores.Six whooper swans and two mute swans were recorded in February 2002.This area is considered to have high education value and the first Irish record for thefreshwater snail Viviparous viviparous was from here (D. Cotton pers. comm.).Location: Dromore / Dereenasoo Bog Conservation rating: RegionalComplexImportanceGrid Reference: G 936 090Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Map: Roscommon 004 Appendix 8: Photo 45 Dromore Bog, 46Dereenasoo BoDescription: An extensive cutaway bog complex divided by a third class road. Thecomplex extends to the Feorish River (to the west) and is divided into two distinct peatmasses connected by a small area of damaged bog. Dereenasoo bog is north of the road,Dromore to the south.Dromore bog is relatively small and is bordered by birch woodland to the south west andconiferous forestry to the south. It is still reasonably wet, with good vegetation cover.Heather (Calluna vulgaris), bog cotton (Eriophorum sp.) and purple moor grass (Moliniacaerulea) provide most vegetation cover, although certain areas are solely dominated bypurple moor grass (Molinia caerulea). There are some hummocks and hollows but theseare not very pronounced.Species recorded were; bog rosemary (Andromeda polyfolia), bog asphodel (Nartheciumossifragum), purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea), bog cotton (Eriophorum vaginatum,E. angustifolium), lichen (Cladonia impexa, C. uncialis), cross-leaved heath (Ericatetralix), ling heather (Calluna vulgaris), bog myrtle (Myrica gale), carnation sedge(Carex panicea), deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus), white beaked sedge (Rhynchosporaalba) and mosses Hypnum jutlandicum, Racomitrium lanuginosum, Sphagnumcapillifolium, S. auriculatum, S. papillosum. Bulrush (Typha latifolia) is present withinthe drains along the road and bog myrtle (Myrica gale) is found in the cutawaydepressions.Dereenasoo Bog is more extensive. Close to the road it is quite damaged and has a patchyvegetation cover, but it is still relatively wet. Species recorded in this damaged areainclude bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum), cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix),carnation sedge (Carex panicea), bog myrtle (Myrica gale) and ling heather (Calluna68

0Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Studv of the U DD er ShannonMav 2002vulgaris). Bog rosemary (Andromeda polyfolia) and the lichen Cladonia impexa wereoccasional. Sphagna were virtually absent, with only small patches of Sphagnumcapillifolium and S. papillosum.Further into the main peat area, the bog is in better condition. Sphagna are abundant andthere are well developed hummocks, hollows and lawns. Ericoids, bog cottons andSphagna provide the dominant plant cover. Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris), cross-leavedheath (Erica tetralix), bog rosemary (Andromeda polyfolia), Sphagnum papillosum, S.capillifolium, S. cuspidatum, S. magellanicum, bog cottons (Eriophorum vaginatum, E.angustifolium), lichens (Cladonia impexa. C. uncialis) and the mosses Racomitriumlanuginosum and Hypnum jutlandicum were recorded.Due to size and species complement, the Dereenasoo / Dromore complex is of RegionalImportance. Extensive areas of cutaway raised bog are of conservation interest.Location: Carrick-on-Shannon,boardwalkGrid Reference: M 939 993Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 031Conservation rating: Local ImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: A sheltered bay at Carrick-on-Shannon, south of the N4 has developedvegetation with common reed (Phragmites australis), alder (Alnus glutinosa) and willow(Salix spp.) woodland. The wetland is bordered by amenity grassland along the roadsidewhich has abundant horsetails (Equisetum sp). The boardwalk is damaged and unsafe touse, so could not be examined further.8.2.3 Lough Key to DrumharlowLocation: Lough KeyGrid Reference: G 84 05Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 003, 006Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo 47 SE shoreAlso see Zone A aboveDescription: The lake shoreline (apart from NHAs and Erris Bay which are zoned A) andthe Forest Park are included in Zone B. Lough Key Forest Park is located on the southernshore and is a large woodland with conifer plantations, and some broadleaves, mainlybeech (Fagus sylvatica) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior). Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) isextensive. The lake is fringed by occasional reed beds and broadleaf woodland (oak andash), for example, at Rock of Doon.69

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, DDer ShannonMav 2002-Location: Poteen Hill BoConservation ratin : Local ImportanceGrid Reference: G 865 055 Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006 Appendix 8: Photo 48 North 49 SouthDescription: A raised bog surrounded by conifer plantation. The bog is cut in places(active hand cutting) but still retains a large amount of the peat mass. It is a naturereserve. There has been some encroachment of birch and rhododendron onto the bogmargins, where the peat has dried out. A kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) was sighted here.The site is bisected by a bog road.There is extensive birch scrub along the bog edge and along the forestry. There are nobog pools. The hummock and hollow structure is not well developed. The lichen,Cladonia impexa, is abundant. Bog cottons (Eriophorum vaginatum, E. angustifolium),ling heather (Calluna vulgaris), cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix), deer grass (Scirpuscespitosus), lichen (Cladonia uncialis), bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum), bog moss(Sphagnum capillifolium) and carnation sedge (Carex panicea) were recorded on thenorth side of the road. South of the road the bog is slightly wetter, with a similar speciescomplement to the other half. However, white beaked sedge (Rhynchospora alba) andSphagnum cuspidatum were also recorded.Location: Black LakeConservation ratin : Local ImportanceGrid Reference: G 865 045Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006 Appendix 8: Photo 50Description: Small circular lake completely surrounded by coniferous plantation inRockingham Demesne. The lake shows zonation from emergent aquatics such ashorsetails (Equisetum sp.) to a fringe of large sedges (Carex paniculata) with bulrush(Typha latifolia) and reeds (Phragmites australis) and finally to a small area of wetwoodland with birch (Betula pubescens), willow (Salix sp.) and alder (Alnus glutinosa)around the lake.The woodland contains the following in the field layer: bluebell (Hyacinthoides nonscriptus)(very abundant), opposite-leaved golden saxifrage (Chrysospleniumoppositifolium), herb bennet (Geum urbanum), lord's and ladies (Arum maculatum),bramble (Rubus fruticosus), cleavers (Galium aparine), sorrel (Rumex acetosa), nettle(Urtica dioica), ground ivy (Gleochoma hederacea) and bryophytes (Rhytididelphustriquetrus, Plagiomnium undulatum, Thamnobryum alopercurum, Plagiochilaadianthoides). Rhododendron is abundant.70

0Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Location: Laundry, Dereen and BlackLoughsGrid References: G 880 041, 875 045,875 040Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006Conservation rating: Local ImportanceCounty RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo 51 Laundry LDescription: Three small lakes located within a conifer plantation south of the BoyleRiver between Oakport Lake and Lough Key. The lakes and their shorelines are assignedto Zone B on account of their fringes of wetland vegetation. Small pockets of birch scruband beech woodland are present.Location: Ball ardan to Lough KeelGrid Reference: G 865 035Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Part of Rockingham Demesne; hazel scrub growing over limestoneboulders. There is a forestry plantation along the road, but one area has some ashwoodland. The ash woodland may be of some conservation importance.Location: Lough KeelGrid Reference: G 855 033Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDeecription: Lough Keel is a small circular lake with a small fringe of reedbeds gradinginto rushy fields. The lake is surrounded by mixed woodland to the west, consisting ofyoung ash, beech and conifers. Holly (Ilex aquifolium) forms an occasional understorey.Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) and dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) are present. The easternshore of the lake is improved pasture. To the north of the lake are wet fields dominatedby rushes with succession to birch woodland.Location: Ball ardanGrid Reference: G 871027Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: A small, narrow area of broadleaf woodland with ash (Fraxinus excelsior),hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). Beech (Fagussylvatica) is also present. Situated along the R285 road from Boyle to Keadew.71

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Location: Ardconra Farrana allia hGrid Reference: G 875 017Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo 52 Farrana allia hDescription: On the. north side of the N4 Dublin to Sligo road, 5km west of Carrick-on-Shannon there are two flooded depressions in a field with a fringe of hawthorn. Thesemay be turloughs. The surrounding high ground supports improved pasture.Recommendations: Require further survey work to determine status.Location: Oak port LakeGrid Reference: G 885 035Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 006Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: A small lake to the west of Cootehall, with occasional reedbeds and wetwoodland of willow and alder. Bewick swans have been reported from here (B.O'Connor pers. comm.). The area is not within the Drumharlow NHA but is an importantbuffer zone for the lake.8.2.4 Carrick-on-Shannon to Lough BofinLocation: The DoonGrid Reference: M 981969Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 012Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription A low hill with improved pasture on the steep ground. Lower, rushdominated, flooded fields within the Shannon floodplain are included in Zone B.Location: CharlestownConservation ratin : Local ImportanceGrid reference: M 983 983Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 012 Appendix 8: Photo 53Description: A large demesne that has been planted with conifers is not included in ZoneB (although its conservation value could be increased with planting of native broadleafspecies). A strip of wet broadleaf woodland is present along the banks of the Shannon,this is included in Zone B. A releve was taken here as part of a wet woodland survey byDachas staff.072

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminaa Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Location: Lacka hGrid reference: M 995 960Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 012Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Birch woodland that has probably developed on cutaway bog. The site issmall, only a few hectares in size.Location: Balla h LoughGrid Reference: M 955 945Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 011Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: A small lake with extensive reed beds. The surrounding fields are a mixtureof rushes and improved grassland. Most fields are flooded. A flock of lapwings wererecorded. The fields south of the lake are flooded and a flock of whooper swans arepresent. These fields grade into an extensive area of wet grassland with soft rush (Juncuseffusus) and purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea), which may once have been a raisedbog that is now completely cutaway.Location: Dan anGrid reference: M 980 950Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 012Conservation rating: Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: A narrow strip of wet woodland of birch and ash and flooded fieldsLocation: Clogher Bridge, Lowfield andCartron LoughsGrid reference: M 985 939, M 992 946,M 992 952Appendix 6 Map: Roscommon 012Conservation rating: Local ImportanceCounty RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo 54 (flooded forestry),55 Cartron Lough.Description: At Clogher Bridge there is considerable flooding along a small river thatflows into Lowfield Lough. The surrounding, low lying, wet grassland is dominated byrushes. Lowfield lake is a small circular lake surrounded by reedbeds and rushy fields.There is some broadleaf woodland along the eastern shore. Cartron Lake is small withoccasional stands of reeds. It is bounded by rushy fields, most of which are flooded.There is extensive flooding between the two lakes. A conifer plantation between the twolakes is partly flooded.73

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, DDer Shannon Mav 2002Location: Gortinty LoughGrid reference: N 015 959Appendix 6 Ma : Leitrim 032Conservation rating: RegionalImportanceCount LeitrimAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Lake bordered by N4 and improved fields. There are some reedbeds alongthe southern and western shores. The lake supports populations of cormorants(Phalacrocorax carbo) and great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus). In February 2002 apair of tufted ducks (Aythya fuligula) and juvenile whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) werenoted. Very high levels of bat activity were observed during the summer of 2000. Thefollowing species were recorded foraging over, and along the edge of, the lake: sopranoand common pipistrelles (Pipistrellus pygmaeus and P. pipistrellus), Daubentons' bats(Myotis daubentoni) and Leislers' bats (Nyctalus leisleri).Location: Tull LoughGrid reference: M 985 920Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 017Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: A small lake with a fringe of reeds. There is a cutaway bog close to the lakethat is grazed by cattle. Birch scrub has developed around the edges of the cutaway. Mostof the lake is bordered by wet rushy fields. The feeder stream from the south west haswell developed reed beds and willow scrub.8.2.5 Lough Bofin to TermonbarryLocation: Kilbarr /Newtown BoGrid reference: N 060 815Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 024Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Extensive cutaway bog, 3km north of Termonbarry, on the western shore ofLough Forbes. The bog is heather dominated (Calluna vulgaris), with abundant lichens(Cladonia impexa) and bog cotton (Eriophorum vaginatum). Hydrology has beencompromised through drainage and cutting.74

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonMaX2002Location: CornollenGrid reference: N 082 765Appendix 6 Ma : Longford 013Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LongfordAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Birch dominated woodland outside the boundary of Lough Forbes SAC.Approximately 2.5km south of Lough Forbes, at the confluence of the Camlin and Fallanrivers. Surveyed in 2000 for Dachas (Browne Dunne Roche 2000).Location: CloondaraGrid reference: N 060 760Appendix 6 Ma : Longford 013Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LongfordAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Along the N5 between the Camlin and Fallan Rivers and at the Royal canalthere is extensive flooding of fields. There are some reedbeds on the Camlin River butthey are not well-developed.8.2.6 Termonbarry to LanesboroughLocation: Derr cashelConservation ratin : Local ImportanceGrid Reference: N 030 765Count RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 030 Appendix 8: Photo 57Description: Located 2km west of Termonbarry, on the west bank of the Shannon, this isindustrial cutaway bog that still has some relatively intact bog left. The main species arecommon ling (Calluna vulgaris), bog myrtle (Myrica gale), purple moor grass (Moliniacaerulea) and bog cotton (Eriophorum vaginatum). Birch woodland and gorse scrub arefound at the edge of the bog as well as invading rhododendron. Surrounding pasturefields are badly poached by cattle. There is extensive flooding by the Shannon.Location: Kna o ue Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceGrid Reference: N 035 748Count LongfordAppendix 6 Ma : Longford 13 Appendix 8: Photo 58Description: Located 2km south west of Cloondara, on the east bank of the Shannon.This may be good area for waterfowl: coot (Fulica atra), mute swan (Cygnus olor) andgrebe (Podiceps cristatus) were recorded.75

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Location: Cloonkeel BoGrid Reference: N 040 730Appendix 6 Ma : Longford 12Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount LongfordAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Located 4km south west of Cloondara there is a small raised bog thatappears reasonably intact but since it could not be accessed, it is difficult to assess itsconservation importance. The bog may have been opened for industrial cutting. Speciesrecorded on the bog were ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) and bog myrtle (Myrica gale).The vegetation becomes dominated by purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea) towards theriver. Most of the bog habitat lies outside the survey boundary.8.2.7 Area between Strokestown, Elphin and RooskeyLocation: RockvilleGrid reference: M 945 912Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 017Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCounties RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Mixed woodland with beech (Fagus sylvatica), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) andconifers. There is a high cover of cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus). Conservationinterest of the area could be improved with active woodland management and control ofexotics.Location: KiltrustanConservation ratin : Local ImportanceGrid reference: M 939 835Counties RoscommonAppendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 023 Appendix 8: Photo 59Description: Dry broadleaf woodland on a north facing slope, 3km north of Strokestown.Canopy appears to be dominated by ash (Fraxinus excelsior), with birch (Betulapubescens) and willow (Salix sp.) understorey.Location: CloonradoonGrid reference: M 946 815Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 023Conservation ratin : Local ImportanceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: Extensive birch woodland in a valley, north east of Strokestown. This mayhave developed on cutaway bog.76

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U DDer ShannonMay 2002Location: Strokestown HouseGrid reference: M 934 807Appendix 6 Ma : Roscommon 023Conservation ratin : Local Import nceCount RoscommonAppendix 8: Photo noneDescription: There is mixed broadleaf/conifer woodland to the east of the house. Themain canopy formers are beech (Fagus sylvatica), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and oak(Quercus sp.)with occasional Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)is abundant. Conservation interest may be improved by availing ofthe Native WoodlandScheme.77

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 20029.0 Planning and Development within the Upper Shannon AreaInformation was provided by the planning departments of Leitrim, Roscommon andLongford County Councils, with the assistance of Heritage Officers from each localauthority. However, the format and level of detail varied between County Councils so theresults are presented in tables (Longford and Roscommon) and maps (Roscommon andLeitrim) (see Appendix 7). The majority of planning applications and permissionsthroughout the survey area have been for one-off housing. Other applications includegroups of houses (>3), townhouses and apartments, extensions to existing buildings,marinas, retail developments and slatted sheds. Increased numbers of applications withinthe Upper Shannon Region have been associated with the implementation of the RuralRenewal Scheme. Upgrading of the N4 including the Carrick-on-Shannon by-pass is anongoing major road development within the study area.9.1 Rural Renewal SchemeThe Rural Renewal Scheme is aimed at regenerating parts of the Upper Shannon regionand was first introduced in 1998. The scheme is administered by the RevenueCommissioners. Within the present project area, the residential scheme applies toCounties Leitrim, Longford and parts of Roscommon. Relevant areas in Roscommonwithin the present survey area qualifying for the scheme are: Termonbarry, Rooskey,Kilglass North, Kilglass South, Strokestown, Annaghmore, Tulsk, Lough Allen, BoyleRural, Oakport, Rockingham and Elphin..The scheme ensures that tax relief is available to owner-occupiers or landlords for theconstruction, refurbishment and conversion of residential property.9.1.1 LeitrimThe current information provided for County Leitrim planning applications merely liststhe number of applications and their locations but does not specify the nature of theproposed developments. Considerable development is taking place at Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village and Drumshanbo (Appendix 7).9.1.2 LongfordLongford County Council provided information on the number of planning permissionsgranted since 01/01/01 on a townland basis (Appendix 7). Details were not provided onthe exact nature of permissions granted. The Planning Officer stated that approximately99% of the planning permissions granted have been for one-off housing and theremainder were granted for extensions to existing houses, and agricultural developments(A. Moore pers. comm.).9.1.3 RoscommonIn Roscommon, the vast majority of applications for planning permission have been forone-off housing (Appendix 7). The Roscommon Planning Officer, following consultationwith the Planning Department, provided a general map which indicates the roads onwhich most single house developments have been taking place. The maps can be seen inAppendix 7. Many roads in the Strokestown, small lake area, have housing developments78

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002taking place. The primary growth centre for County Roscommon is the town ofRoscommon which is excluded from the Rural Renewal Scheme, while most northernparts of the county are included.9.2 Marinas and boating facilitiesCarrick-on-Shannon is a major centre for the Shannon cruising industry.With increasing boat traffic along the Upper Shannon there has been a correspondingincrease in the number of marinas and associated boating facilities.JDevelopment of marinas and jetties can cause habitat fragmentation along river banksand lake shores. Scrub removal, infilling and excavation are potentially damagingoperations to sensitive habitats and species. Reynolds (1998) notes that spoil depositionmay, in certain circumstances, increase the potential habitat for crayfish. Many of theolder marinas along the Upper Shannon lack up-to-date sewage treatment and.dieselfacilities.Several applications for marina development were noted by the authors during field workin February 2002. From the information provided by Roscommon County Council, onlyone application for a marina retention (at Cootehall) was listed for October 2001 toMarch 2002, inclusive. In County Leitrim there were two applications for marinadevelopments on the Lough Allen shoreline, and two for floating jetties, all within asimilar timeframe. The number of applications for these developments. in CountyLongford is unknown.9.3 Implications of DevelopmentDevelopment leads to habitat loss and fragmentation. Species movement and populationsmay be. impacted upon. In many cases this is not necessarily detrimental to overallwildlife and conservation interests, where it occurs in Zone C, but Zones A and B aremore sensitive (Appendix 6).Water quality may be compromised by an increase in pollutants and/or nutrients to theecosystem. This impact may be minimised through adequate control systems such assuitable sewage treatment.9.4 Recommendations for Planning AuthoritiesSince many marina and lake/river shore developments take place outside natureconservation designated areas, these planning applications are not automaticallyforwarded to Dachas. There is potential for habitat loss, particularly by the accumulationof many small piecemeal developments which, individually, may not be subject tothorough ecological assessment. The Shannon and its lake systems have been classified,for the purposes of this project, as Zone A and B i.e. of conservation interest andsensitive to development. It is recommended that all proposed marina/jetty developmentsshould be forwarded to Dachas so that their impact can be assessed.79

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Stud ofthe U, D er Shannon May 2002The enclosed zoning maps (Appendix 6) should be used as a guideline to assist indetermining the potential impact of any proposed developments. Note that specificzoning boundaries may be adapted depending on the results of future, more detailed,ecological survey work.80

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon Mav 200210.0 Threats10.1 Invasive species10.1.1 Zebra MusselsThe following information has been sourced from the Marine Institute and NUI Galwaywebsites (www.marine.ie/freshwater/zebra and www.nuiag lway.ie/freshwater/zebra).10.1.1.1 OriginsThe zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is native to the drainage systems of the BlackSea, Caspian Sea and Aral sea. Almost 200 years ago it expanded its range to westernEurope. The building of an extensive European canal system in the 1700's made thispossible and by 1830 the species had become established throughout much of Europe andBritain. More recently the species became established within North America beginning inLake St Clair, in 1985 or 1986. The zebra mussel was first recorded in Ireland in 1997.10.1.1.2 General BiologyLike the marine mussels, adult D. polymorpha are epifaunal and are typically attached tosolid substrates by means of hundreds of anchoring thread-like structures (byssal threads)with adhesive pads. The high reproductive output of zebra mussels and the occurrence ofan extended planktonic life, cycle phase, which facilitates dispersal, are very unusualamong fresh water bivalves, though such life cycles are typical of many marine,invertebrates.Zebra mussel is the only bivalve of fresh water systems that causes fouling of boats hullsand the clogging of water pipes. Zebra mussels colonise hard substrata to depths of 30mor more and may attain maximum densities to 10m. The free-swimming stage tends toremain in the warmer surface waters and consequently densities of adult mussels may begreatest in this zone. Their numbers in shallower waters are lower because of fluctuatingwater levels, nevertheless they can move over short vertical distances where they oftenbecome established in. small crevices and holes. They have a preference for regions wherethere is some current movement. Zebra mussels are able to remain on horizontal surfaceswhere there are current speeds of up to 2.5m/sec. Zebra mussels are tolerant oftemperatures ranging between 12° and 20°C. If water temperatures are high enough toallow them to reproduce early in the year they can grow to 25mm within twelve monthsand can spawn when less than one year.10.1.1.3 DispersalIt is thought that the zebra mussel spread is greatest at the juvenile mussels and the tinyfree-swimming larval stage. The principal mode of transport is via ships ballast water.Mussels begin to reproduce when water temperatures exceed 12°C, which corresponds tothe peak season for boating traffic, i.e. summer, which contributes to the likelihood thatthe free-swimming stage will be released over the full extent of the navigable waters. Themain carriers are likely to be barges and private boats that do not regularly slip for annual81

Browne Dunne Roche -Preliminary Studyof the Upper Shannon May 2002inspections. Such vessels may have several generations of zebra mussels on their hulls,including mature breeding mussels.10.1.1.4 The zebra mussel in IrelandThe zebra mussel was first found in 1997 by researchers working with the ESB in LoughDerg (McCarthy et al. 1997 a & b). In October 1997 the zebra mussel had formedextensive and locally dense populations in Lough Derg and on boats as far north asCarrick-on-Shannon. It has been found in Lough Key and Lough Erne. In ShannonHarbour, the entrance to the Grand Canal, large numbers were found on the hulls ofbarges, including one in a dry dock.Distribution maps compiled using the information available from the NUI, Galwaysurvey results and surveys carried out by the Marine Institute (Fisheries Research Centre)and members of DANI (Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland) working on theRiver Erne system highlight the rapid spread of the zebra mussel from 1997 to 1998(Figures 10.1 and 10.2).10.1.1.5 Potential zebra mussel habitats in the Upper ShannonMost large lakes, especially those lying on limestone bedrock, have suitablehydrochemistry (calcium levels, pH etc) for zebra mussels. Variations in substrate typeand exposure to wave action affect zebra mussel abundance. Small streams, turloughs andareas which are periodically exposed due to extremes of water level, are unlikely to becolonised. Densities of zebra mussels are lower in flowing waters than those in lakes.Lake outfalls are usually heavily populated.10.1.1.6 Ecological ImpactsWhen zebra mussels occur in large numbers they can dramatically alter lake ecosystemcausing a shift of energy flow from pelagic to benthic.The effects of zebra mussels on the lake benthic communities involves changes in theabundance and vertical distribution of certain invertebrate taxa.Zebra mussels can be expected to virtually eliminate the existing populations of swanmussels (Anodonta species) in lakes they colonise. This is achieved by heavy spatsettlement on the shells of Anodonta living in soft sediment. This causes difficulties forthe swan mussel in maintaining vertical position and increased competition for food.10.1.1.7 Economic ImpactsZebra mussels are notorious fouling organisms and are capable of causing seriouseconomic damage by obstructing pipes and by damaging submerged structures, industrialequipment and turbines. The extraordinarily high densities (up to more than 10,000m) onsome structures give an indication of the rapidity with which a serious fouling problemcan be caused by the zebra mussel. The hydroelectricity generating station atArdnacrusha was among the first sites at which zebra mussel was noted in the Shannon.82

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Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U; DDer Shannon May 200210.1.2 Other Invasive speciesRhododendron is a threat to woodlands and cutaway bog, particularly aroundCastleforbes and Rockingham demesnes.Ideally, rhododendron and non-native trees such as beech, sycamore and conifers shouldbe removed from SAC/NHAs. This can only be achieved through co-operation with thelandowners.10.1.3 Development pressuresDevelopment leads to habitat loss and fragmentation. Species movement and populationsmay be impacted upon. In many cases this is not necessarily detrimental to overallwildlife and conservation interests, where it occurs in Zone C, but Zones A and B aremore sensitive (Appendix 6).Water quality may be compromised by an increase in pollutants and/or nutrients to theecosystem. This impact may be minimised through adequate control systems such assuitable sewage treatment.10.1.4 TourismDevelopment of tourism infrastructure such as houses, hotels and marinas have alreadybeen discussed (see Section 9).The impact of increased boating traffic along the Shannon and its lakes by both thecruising and angling industries could potentially cause disturbance to sensitive speciessuch as the Greenland White-fronted Goose.Boat traffic may spread the zebra mussel. The Shannon Fisheries Board issues advice onhygiene measures for boat owners and users, to help combat the spread of zebra mussel.Introduction of alien fish species for angling can reduce populations of native species(e.g. introduced roach can quickly out compete perch within a system).10.1.5 AgricultureAgricultural practices have the potential to reduce water quality within the catchment.Intensification of agriculture results in higher nutrient inputs into the system, as well asloss of species and habitats through drainage and land reclamation. The impacts ofagriculture on parts of the Shannon catchment are detailed in a report by Kirk McClureMorton (1999).85

\ Browne Dunne Roche -Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 200211.0 Recommendations11.1 Conservation Areas11.1.1 Existing conservations areasSome of the best examples of habitat in the project area are already within theSAC/NHAs in the Upper Shannon region. The current designations also provide formany of the feeding sites for the Greenland White-fronted Goose, a protected species.Greenland White-Fronted Goose feeding sites that are not within designated areasare recommended for inclusion into existing NHAs (Appendix 5).OThere is a case for extending the boundaries of some NHA to include other areas of goodquality habitat and the winter flood levels where not already included (see Appendix 4 forflooding levels). Extensions are recommended for the following NHAs (see Section 8for more details):Lough Allen South End and Parts 427 may be extended or new NHAs may bedeveloped to include the area between (and including) Rossmore and KilgarriffLake) and Inisfale Island, flooded woodland at the Shannon outflow (HollyIsland)Lough Key NHAs (596, 1631, 1633, 1638, 1651) may be extended or new NHAsdeveloped to include Tinarinnow Peninsula, Drumcormick Peninsula, Erris Bayand the undesignated Islands on the lake.Drumharlow Lake 1643 may be extended to include flooding at Cloongownagh,hen harrier sites and Greenland White-fronted Geese feeding areas.Lough Bofin/Boderg 1642 should be extended to include winter flooding areasand Greenland White-fronted Geese feeding areas.Kilglass and Grange Loughs 608 should be extended to include winter floodingareas and Greenland White-fronted Geese feeding areas.11.1.2 Potential new areas for designationA number of areas are recommended for further survey to ascertain whether theywarrant designation as NHAs (see Section 8 for more details):(near Termonbarry) - possible callows and Highstreet (nearBallinphuillCloondara) - possible callows may be designated together if they warrant NHAstatus.Cloontuskert to Ballyleague - possible callows.Lough Nablahy complex - a complex of lakes, wet grassland and wet woodlandvegetation.Clooncullaan Lough complex - a complex of lakes, wet grassland and wetwoodland vegetation. Possible Schoenus fen requires confirmation and survey.Lough Conny More complex - a complex of lakes, wet grassland and wetwoodland vegetation. Possible Schoenus fen and marl lake require confirmationand survey.86

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002Fin Lough and Cloonfree Lough - Schoenus fen, wet grassland and lakevegetation.11.1.3 Other Zone A SitesA number of sites listed in Zone A are not specifically recommended for NHAdesignation but are of sufficient conservation interest and importance to be listed in thisZone. Subsequent surveys may indicate that these habitats are of sufficient importanceand size to warrant a conservation designation.Within NHA and SAC woodlands a programme of invasive exotic removal, such asrhododendron, in cooperation with landowners, would be ideal.O11.1.4 A National ParkThe Shannon is the largest river in the country and it still has an extensive floodplain,despite arterial drainage and land reclamation. The area supports high biodiversity andthe idea of designating the River Shannon as an SAC or National Park was mooted byseveral consultees during the project. There is some merit to this suggestion since linkingup all the current designated sites on the Shannon would improve their protection andhelp prevent fragmentation. Management of current areas of conservation along theShannon cannot be seen in isolation from the rest of the river system.11.2 Information gaps11.2.1 Knowledge sharingThere are good relations between local Dachas staff and their counterparts in other Stateorganisations such as Waterways, County Councils, OPW, Fisheries etc. Improvement incommunications and cooperation, in particular in exchange . of information, wouldimprove the management of conservation areas and aid staff in assessing the potentialimpacts of proposed developments.11.2.2 Important speciesFurther survey and monitoring needs to be carried out on a range of species, particularlyrare or threatened species. Detailed information is needed on populations sizes,distributions and trends. Greenland White-fronted Geese (see Section 6 for detailedrecommendations), white clawed crayfish and pearl mussel are the species of mostconservation interest for which there are particular information deficits in theproject area.Counting the Upper Shannon Greenland White-fronted Goose flocks presents difficultlogistical issues for staff and volunteers. However, it is clear that more accurate andfrequent counting is required to determine flock sizes more accurately. There is aneed for research into flock movements and feeding patterns in the Upper Shannon todetermine whether disturbance, habitat loss or other preventable issues are resulting inflock declines. 187

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 200211.2.3 Other surveysDetailed soil surveys should be completed for Longford and Roscommon wherepreliminary surveys were carried out. Only Leitrim has had a detailed soil survey.Regular mapping of flooding levels for the entire area, including the small lakes ofStrokestown/Elphin/Rooskey, will help to illustrate the exact limits of flooding.These surveys, however, are outside of the remit of Duchas (wildlife branch) and are theresponsibility of other State organisations.rJ11.3 Staffing of the Upper ShannonCurrently, the responsibility of monitoring the Upper Shannon area is divided betweenthree Duchas regions: Northern Region (Moyne District) (2 conservation rangers),Northern Region (Church Hill District) (1 conservation ranger) and Mid-Western Region(Ballinasloe District) (1 conservation ranger). Staff cannot concentrate solely on theShannon area because they have many other areas to monitor.An additional conservation ranger position should be allocated to monitor theUpper Shannon, the principal aquatic resource in the country. This position wouldfacilitate improved monitoring of conservation interests. It would also simplify liaisonwith planning and other authorities in the region.11.4 Planning and Development PressuresDuchas needs a policy on the levels of amenity/leisure activity that can take placewithin designated areas to facilitate conservation management decisions.Formulation. of such a policy is outside the remit of the present project.The majority of the proposed developments within the project area are for singledwellings. There is the potential for continued deterioration in water quality if sewagesystems are inadequate or poorly maintained.Development should be excluded from Zone A, areas of high conservation interest,as indicated on the zoning maps (Appendix 6).Future planning proposals should be cognisant of the flood plain boundaries asindicated on the map (Appendix 4). Ideally, the aim should be to retain the currentfloodplain and prevent further losses through drainage or development.Existing marinas that do not have appropriate anti-pollution facilities should beupgraded immediately to prevent pollution of the watercourse from these sources.Applications for new marina developments should; be subject to thorough,independent ecological assessment.88

Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the U, DD er Shannon Mav 2002All requests for encroachment licences/ proposed marina or jetty developments should besent to Dachas for assessment.89

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Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study o(the Upper ShannonMay 2002APPENDIX 1 LIST OF CONSERVATION AREASList of Conservation areas within the Upper Shannon Project BoundariesSite Code Site Name Designation County422 Aghnamona Bog NHA Leitrim426 Kilgarriff Marsh NHA Leitrim427 Lough Allen South end and parts NHA Leitrim1412 Drumhierney Wood NHA Leitrim1419 Owengar Wood NHA Leitrim1642 Lough Boderg and Lough Bofin NHA Leitrim1643 Drumharlow Lough NHA/SPA Leitrim422 Aghnamona Bog NHA Longford442 Brown Bog NHA Longford445 Clooneen Bog NHA Longford691 Rinn River NHA Longford1818 Lough Forbes Complex NHA/SAC/SPA Longford596 Corrigeenroe Marsh NHA Roscommon608 Kilglass and Grange Loughs NHA Roscommon1626 Annaghmore Lough NHA Roscommon1631 Drum Bridge (Lough Key) NHA Roscommon1633 Drumman's Island (Lough key) NHA Roscommon1636 Fin Lough NHA Roscommon1638 Hog's Island (Lough Key) NHA Roscommon1642 Lough Boderg and Lough Bofin NHA Roscommon1643 Lough Drumharlow NHA Roscommon1651 Tawnytaskin Wood (Lough Key) NHA Roscommon1818 Lough Forbes Complex NHA/SAC Roscommon

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Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonMay 2002APPENDIX 2 CONSULTATIONNameBleasdale AndyClabby GerryCotton DonCross JohnCrowley MiriamDiamond SeanDouglas CaitrionaDunne RayGiffen KarenGoodwillie RogerGormally MikeGuest BernieHeery StephenKellerman JuditKelly DanielMacGowan FionaMatthews JohnMcCarthy KieranMcKeon NollaigMinchin DanMoles SueMoloney DominicMoore AoifeNorriss DavidO'Connor BrendanO'Donnell PadraigRyan JimWalsh AlynWyse-Jackson MikeOrganisationDachas, Regional EcologistHeritage Officer LongfordIT SligoDachas ResearchDachas RangerTeagasc, Soil Survey UnitDachas ResearchRegional Manager, WaterwaysShannon Fisheries, DrumsnaRoger Goodwillie and AssociatesNUI Galway, Applied Ecology UnitLeitrim County CouncilEcologistDachas, Regional EcologistTrinity CollegeKT CullenDachas RangerUCGRoscommon Heritage OfficerMarine Organisms InvestigationsDachas RangerWaterways IrelandPlanner, Longford County CouncilDachas ResearchDachas RangerDachas, DCODachas ResearchDachas, Wexford Wildfowl ReserveDachas Research

Brown Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper Shannon May 2002APPENDIX 3 HABITAT MAPSHabitats maps were compiled from aerial photography and validated by limited groundtruthing.Delineations between similar habitat types, such as wet and improved grasslandor wet woodland and scrub, were not always clear cut. The habitats present in floodedareas (10) could not be ascertained. Wet grassland (2) may also include pockets of fenhabitat.1. Lakes2. Wet grassland3. Improved grassland4. Raised bog and cutaway bog5. Industrial cutaway bog6. Heath7. Broadleaf semi-natural woodland (includes oak-ash woodland and wet woodland)8. Mixed woodland9. Scrub10. Flooding19. Conifer plantation- Rivers^f Project boundaryConurbation / Developments

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Duthas The Heritaue ServiceCounty: LEITRIMSheet: 032-UPPER SHANNONSURVEYScale 1:30,000IKlllGeneral Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadtar athtuithe a chu an m -tier I Sid subjed to revision(Ni thaispeartar sufmh o de spSs gedaiorh amhain iad.) I (Sites solely of dal iAaest rot shown.)Reproduced from Ordianoe Survey material by permssion of the C-ernnwrt (Permit Number 5953)Macasamhail d'athm m Suirlfiearadrta Ordonms le mad on RiaNm (Ceadunm Unih. 5953) 09!0212402

Dochas The Heritage ServiceCounty: LEITRIMSheet: 035-UPPER SHANNONSURVEYScale 1:30,0001km2kmGeneral Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadtar athnuthe a ch r an ra aartair I Sites subject to revision(Ni thaiapeutar suimh gur de spas geobdodr amhain iad.) I (Sites solely of geological irtererA rot shown.)Reproduced from Ordwrre Survey material by permission of the Govenmert(Permit Number 5953)Maasamkail na Suirbheararhta OrdorUEs le cead on Rieltae (Ceadur- Umh.5953) 04102/2D02

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Dachas The Heritage ServiceCounty: ROSCOMMONSheet: 00-UPPER SHANNONSURVEYScale 1:30,0000 1km rGeneral Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadtar athruithe a chic an m mariair I Sites subjei to revision(Ni thaispektl su(mh nor despeis gedaiods amhain iad.)1(Sites solely of geobgid icterot not shown.)Reprod-d from Ordn-e Survey mateial by permission of the Gonn t (P-t Number 5953)Macasamhail d'aHw m Suirbhkmarhia OrdonAm le ovd on Rialtm (Ceadti a lfimh. 5953)lrd,4! toGsl.

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General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW Mapathruithe a chu an ra ccnt i / Sdm s Iject b neaision(Ni thaispeirim "dnih gur de spdis gEolmbrh amh"nial.) I (Sites moldy of geological iri-d rot shown.)Reproduced from Ordname Survey material by pami sion of theGoc nmert (permit Number 5953)Mac-mhail d'ahhm m Su'ubhearadrta OrdonSm le oead do Ru&l (Ceadur-Uimh. 5953)

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aDachas The Heritage ServicerCounty: ROSCOMMONSheet: 016-71us is a t:10560(6 i-h) eh-t reacaled to 1:30,000.77ds map is rd armptade m a sours fa dig" g.iM11 request a large fide i(required.UPPER SHANNONSURVEYScale 1:30,000&M2kmGeneral Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapPeadtar athruAhe a char an na caazt i I Sites subjed to revision(Ni thaispe5rtar suimh gw de spas g6oldorh amhzin iad.) I (Sty solely of geobgiol irt-t rut 4h n.)Reproduced from Ordranre Swwy materW by permission of Uw Gmwraat (Permit Numbs 5953)klar-mhail d'aMw m Suirth6aradita Ordonais le oead do Rialtos (Ceadti s Uimh. 5953)

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IyWDachas The Heritage ServiceCounty: ROSCOMMONSheet: 023- Scale 1:30,0001cmGeneral Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadtar athruithe a dur an m ceastw I Sites subject to revision(Nf thaispe5rfar suimh o r de g6oldodr amhain iad.) I (Sites solely of geological not 9F n.)Reproduced from Ordr Survey material by perm-on of the Govanmert(Permit Numbs 5953)m Suirbhearachta Ordonais le cead do Riait (Ceaduras Umh.5953) 09!0212002

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Browne Dunne Roche - Preliminary Study of the Upper ShannonMay 2002APPENDIX 4 FLOODING MAPSFlooding maps were adapted from OPW flooding maps, blue hatching, (OPW 2000, seebelow for details), supplemented with data gathered during field work in February 2002,red hatching. Permanent water levels of lakes and river are indicated in solid blue. Projectboundary is marked in green, limits of OPW survey marked in black.OPW Flooding MapsData gathered in February 2002Permanent water levelsProject boundaryLimits of OPW surveyHydrology and Hydrometric Section, OPW (2000). Flooded areas in Shannon Corridor(set of 56 maps). Aerial photographs were taken on 9`h January 2000 and flooded areasindicated on 6" maps. These maps do not indicate the greatest extent of flooding possiblein winter. The area covered was from Lanesborough north, to the south of Lough Allen. Italso includes Kilglass and Grange Loughs but not the small lakes between Elphin andStrokestown. The Boyle tributary west as far as Oakport is also included but Lough Keyis omitted. Areas indicated as flooded may include small areas of high ground.

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191000', 19,3(10019(X)(X] -300000 19111(XJ 300000_192000 , 300000790000 , 298000 191000 , 298000 192000 , 298000 1930(X) , 29800G 2-- - ----------- -r - q190000 19CMO 29X00191000 , 292000 192000 , 29X00 + 193000 , 293700 94 1li! 29X r .T190000 , 296, X101296000 192000 , 296000--4_ --r-.296000 194006,2-4,N4)190000 , 295000 191000 , 295000 92000 , 295" 19-3W) 295 h 1 -19400(1, 295000-Dachas The Heritage ServiceCounty: LEITRIMSheet: 031-This is a 1:10550 (6 inch) shed remaled to 1:30,000.This map m M aoapfaHe ffi a sauce far digitsirwo.Place nayral a lard sale if retprired.UPPER SHANNONSURVEYScale 1:30,000Ikm2kmGeneral Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFea,ft, athruithe a char an na -Lair 1 Sits subject to revision(M thaiape3Aar suimh gm de sp6s g6oldoch amhzin iad.)1(Sit solely of gedogiat int-t not shown.)Reprod-d from Ordn Suhey material by permissmnof the Gmv nmat (Permit Number 5953)Macasamhail d'aHw na Suirbh6aradhta OrdonSis lead on Riahas (Ceadunas ITimh. 5953)

General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapI d- to 6"sMemmqFeadtar atluuilhe a cl- an w-Lmr I Sits subject to revision(Ni Lhaispeir suimh giu de speis geoidodi amh3in iad.) I (Sts solelyof geological ir/eest rot shown.)Repeodu ed from Ords Surrey material by pamasion of the Go-nmert (Permit Numbe 5953)Marasamhail d'aHw m Suirbh6madilz Ordoniis le cead do Rial a (Geaddnm Ihmh. 5959)

200001200000, 294,900--T- - - - - -0, 29200G ^^ A1000 , 2920(k1201000 , 2o0oo; 202006 289000iDachas The Heritage 5arviceCounty: LEITRIMSheet: 035-This m a 1:10560 (6 imh) sh-t rexaled to 1:3ojw.This map m rota sours for digrt ingrequesta larger scale if required.UPPER SHANNONSURVEYScale 1:30,0001kmFeadtar athw the a char an is ceaxt i I Sits to region(Ni thaispeaNar suimh gar de sp5s gedaiodh amhain iad.) (Sites I solely of gaobgiml irteest -t sham.)Reproduced from Ordnance Surrey natenal by permi-m d the Goeernmert (P§m t Number 5953)Ma-amhad d'abhar ne Su bhearachta Ordonais le aad on Riaka (Ceadtiras Urnh. 5953)0410 2120 0 2

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193[x6 , 379000 19-w- 0o 3; 99QJ 196W,, . 319700 197") , 319000 198600 ''319000 199700 , 33.4000319N0 V 9000 , 314,900 1980X), 319000 299000 , 314000Dachas The Heritage ServiceCounty: ROSCOMMONSheet: 002-General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW Mappeadtar athrui@re a char an m-LN r Sits subject to revision(Ni thaispeaNar suimh gur de cp6a geolm'odr amhbin iad.) I (Sites solely of geological irterest rot shown.)Reproduced from Ordnance Survey material by pant mn of theGo-nment (Permit Numbs 5953)Mam amha l d'abhar m Suirbhearxhta Ordonais le cead on RiAk (Ceaddo- Uunh. 5953)

*RI3lr1r-. ' ,,-01)`'IWMichas The Heritage ServiceCounty: ROSCOMMONSheet: 003-General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadW athmithea d+ an ra oeardeir I Sites subject to re-on(Ni thaicpe&tar suimh gur de speis g6oldoch amhain iad.) I (Sites solely of geo4ogid irterest rot she-n.)Reproduced from Ordr- Survey material by perm n of the Cowrnmert (Irmit Numbs 5953)Macxamhail d'ahhm m Suirthearadda Ordonaic le m3d on Rialtas (Ceaduresldmh. 5953)

County: ROSCOMMONSheet: 006-General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadtar athruithe a chm ao m oeartarr I Sites subject to revision(Ni thaispezrtar -irnh our de speie geoldoch and En iad.) I (Stew solely of geological irterest rot shown.)Reproduced from Ordnance Survey mate ial by pern-on of the Gasanacert (Paced Number 5953)Marasamhail d'aHur na Suirbhr aradda Ordortim le mad on Riahas (Ceaduras Urnh. 5953)

I "R]%Xk i 1990+XJ,3(13(7)O7.302VU9VbYiA3itol jrx)Duchas The Heritage ServiceCounty: ROSCOMMONSheet: 007-This is a 1:10%0 (6 irch) sled resealed to 1:30.000.g:::., is mt zmpraLie m a source far digitsime.am,-, a lard scale if remrired.UPPER SHANNONSURVEYZIScale 1:30,000llmZ2kmGeneral Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadtar athiuithe a dau an m maztair I Sites subjectto ce-on(Ni thaispe5rtar swmh gcT de spdis gedmodi amhain iad.)1(Srtm solely of geological irtaest mt shown.)Reproduced from Ord-e Survey material by pamaaon of the Goeernment (Permit Numla 5953)Mac-ml a l d'abhar m Suirbhearac to OrdonSm le cead on Riahas (Ceadiinas Umh. 5953)

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County: ROSCOMMONSheet: 016-General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadlar athrufte achur an m omrtair I S dm w4ect to n!vieion(Ni thaispearta sufmh gur de sp6. g6o[dods amhain iad.) I (Stes solely of geologi al irter t rot drown.)Reproduced from Ordnarre Srney mat ial by permission of theGoem rt (Pewit Number 5953)Ma-mhail d'ahhar m S bhearadda Ordonais le amd do RIfN (Ceaddrus Unih. 5953)

Miichas The Heritage ServiceCounty: ROSCOMMONSheet: 017-General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadfar athndthe a dvu an m oeartair I Sites subjed to revision(Ni thaispek-Aar md-h gur de g6oWodi amhdin iad.) I (Sites solely of gmbgial irt-t mteha n.)Reproduoed from Ordauave Surrey material by permission of the Go-mert (Permit Number 5953)Marasamhail d'aHw m Suirbhearadda Ordonzis le mad on Riahas (Ceadsi-s Uimh. 5953)

FeadW afl n the a d.- an na -rtair I Sit. subject to revision(Ni d ispeA t- suimh gur de apes gedaioch amhain id.) I (Sit. solely of geological irtmest mt shown.)Re7oduad from Ordr Survey material by pmmiseon of the Cocssnmmt (Permit Numbm 5953)Marasamhail d'abhar na Ordonme le mad do Rialt s (Ceaddn Umh. 5953)

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County: ROSCOMMONSheet: 023-General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapFeadtar athrwthe a dur an to m,rdair I SAm subject to revision(N; suimh gm de spgs geolsod, amhain dd.) l (sue ao>ely of nw shown.)Repmdu ed from Ord Sw,ep material by pamiesion of Uw Gae -t (pewit Numhe 5953)Marasamhail d'abhar _ Sui bheararhta Ord-.ii. p m,d do Rialt a (CeadLi > iFmh. 5953)

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Ra, -I201000202000211100Q 274000r"rlfi,1t10h204)0(' 214)00205,000, 274)(1020fi000 - 274000207)00 , 274000208000 , 27400020.9 00, 274000L 4 S N A C IDN3!00(0 I ... - D'?; V!(7G20 WO , 273000J-204000, 273000201000, 2730M,206000 2730002(1)000 .27,3000208000.213000209000,273)0020,3000 , 2720002040(X1, 212000120:000 , 2720001206000, 272000201900 , 272000208000, 2r2000219000, 272000x203000 , 211000204000 u71000j20.5000,271000_206000 , 01000j277700 270002080(X I, 271000209000, 27]0002,000()0 , 2000() 202000 27 00012(1.3000 27000020V00, 27)000203000, 2,il0%206000, 27!X0(10207000 272)00020R000.27J000209000 , 2X OOUa201000 269000 202000 26900020.3110!7. A,LA)u204000 269000205000,269100206000, 269000207)00.26.9000208000 , 269000209 )00 , 269000L'P LPlYadZ!200000.268000.268000 126S00020,3000 17280(204010 26800(205000, 268000206000,26800020-00 268000208000 , 26800020')00.268000i no-A107Dachas The Heritage ServiceCounty: ROSCOMMONSheet: 037-7hu is s 1.10560 (6 irch) sheet resalerl to 1:30,000.'Ibis -F is not a-ptable - a sour- for digit ing.Please request a larger sale if required.UPPER SHANNONSURVEYScale X1',:330,00011311212711General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapF6adtar athruithe a rhur an na -fair I Sites sul'etl to revision(Ni thaicpedrtar sufmh gur de sp6s geolaiodr amhain iad.) I (Sites solely of geological interest not shown.)Reproduced from Ordnaore Survey material by permission of the Govanmert (Permit Number 5953)Maasamhail d'abhar na Suirbhcarachta OrdonSis le oead 6n Rialtas (CeadunasL imh.5953)IIodex mo6'sheeLeIo"h+LJa1Yh104,0212002

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i 204()00I204000 2841106 20WY 284000204000,283000 20:;1100,283000 ;.2hn000,204000 282000 205000 2820002060002R1ooa 206000 291000 20Mno s1000 2280000 205000 . 290000 206000,280000 20))00 2800002(31(1(l,2'W) )204000.278006 205000 2]800(1y G wDO-chas The Heritage ServiceCounty: LONGFORDSheet: 008--his is a 1:10.560 (6 irch) sheet -caled to 1:30,000."Ibis map u rot aacptable as a sours for digitsng.Please request a larger scale if required.General Purpose 1:30,000 NPW MapF, adt- alhruithe a chur an ea cearaair I Sites sutjed t. revision(Ni thaispeintar suimh gur de speis &e loch amhain isd.)1(Sites solely of geological irderest cwt shaves)Reproduced from Ordmrce Survey material by permission of the Gove -rt (Permit Number 5953)Index to 6'sheelsfMacasamhail d'abhar m Suirbhearadda Ordonais le sad on Riallas (Ceaddms Umh. 5953)

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l104000.27ROOO 105()00, 278000204000.2100 205000OnMichas The Heritage ServiceThis u a 1:10-%0 (6 i-h) sheet resealed to 1:30,000.This map its not accepahk as a sourve for digilsing.Please request a larger scale if required.Feadtar athruithe a lour an na oraNair ! Sites subjed to revision(Ni thaispeSrlar sufmh gur de sp6s geolafodr amhain iad.) I (Sites solely of geological interest not shown.)Reproduced from Ordram Survey material by permission of the Government (Permit Number 5953)Maoasamhail d'abhar m Suirbhearachta Ordonais le cead on Rialtas (CeadurasUimh. 5953)

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