Black Castle Bog

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Black Castle Bog NHA is situated approximately 8 km north-west of Edenderry,
mainly in the townlands of Clonmore, Ballyheashill and Ballymacwilliam in County
Meath. The site comprises a raised bog that includes both areas of high bog and
cutover bog. Black Castle Bog NHA is a site of considerable conservation significance, comprising
as it does, a raised bog, a rare habitat in the E.U. and one that is becoming
increasingly scarce and under threat in Ireland. It is especially important because of
its eastern location. This site also supports a wide range of habitats, especially
associated with the cutover areas. Ireland has a high proportion of the total E.U.
resource of raised bog (over 50%) and so has a special responsibility for its
conservation at an international level.
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