Crocknafarragh, Co. Donegal Click on an image to view a larger version.
		Title:				Freehold
		Date Acquired:				1968
		From Whom Acquired:				Land Commission
		Designations:				Included in the SAC for Glenveagh National Park.
		Management:				Leased to Duchas in 1991, for a period of 35 years, to act as a 'Buffer Zone' for Glenveagh National Park.
		Management Contacts:				First contact should be made to An Taisce Head Office/Donegal Association.

ADDRESS / GRID REFERENCE

• N 54' 59'' W 08' 11''

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.