Crocknafarragh, Co. Donegal
Crocknafarragh, Co. Donegal
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Freehold
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Date Acquired: |
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1968
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From Whom Acquired: |
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Land Commission
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Included in the SAC for Glenveagh National Park.
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Management: |
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Leased to Duchas in 1991, for a period of 35 years, to act as a 'Buffer Zone' for Glenveagh National Park.
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Management Contacts: |
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First contact should be made to An Taisce Head Office/Donegal Association.
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ADDRESS / GRID REFERENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
- Largest section of continuous upland conserved in Donegal, possibly in all Ireland.
- Has experienced comparatively limited human impact and is therefore relatively pristine.
- Acts as 'Buffer Zone' to Glenveagh National Park.
- Ownership gives local presence to fulfil An Taisce remit.
HISTORY / DESCRIPTION
Contains four ecological zones: Arctic / Alpine Zone, Eroded Mountain Peat, Blanket Bog, Turbary and Gravel Extraction.
HOW ACQUIRED
Donated under the understanding that it would be managed for conservation.
MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND FUTURE PLAN
- Acknowledgement by Duchas is needed to acknowledge An Taisce ownership and the function of this property in the form of signage and literature.
- Review Turbary Rights and sheep grazing, and stop them if necessary.
- Opportunities should be investigated to acquire additional land along side Lough Nacung.
- Assess visitor carrying capacity by establishing management zoning.
- Assess opening access from Glentornan.
- Investigate tourism opportunities at Glentornan.
- Establish an endowment fund.