Carbury Bog

 bog, nature conservation park / area

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Carbury Bog NHA is situated 4 km north of Carbury, almost entirely within the townlands of
Ardkill, Carbury and Knockcor, County Kildare. Carbury Hill, which rises to 142 m, lies directly
south of the bog. This site originally consisted of two lobes but much of the large north-west lobe
is actively cutover and has been excluded from the site.
Carbury Bog NHA is a site of considerable conservation significance comprising of raised bog, a
rare habitat in the E.U. and one that is becoming increasingly scarce and under threat in Ireland.
This site supports a good diversity of raised bog microhabitats including some hummock/hollow
complexes, scrub and marginal deciduous woodland which add to the diversity and scientific
value of the site.