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Special Areas of Conservation

Wolf Island Bog

Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Country Northern Ireland
Unitary Authority Northern Ireland
Centroid* C922080
Latitude 54.9111
Longitude -6.5622
SAC EU Code UK0030303
Status Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Area (ha) 118.14
* This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC.
Location of Wolf Island Bog SAC

General site character

  • Bogs, Marshes, Water fringed vegetation, Fens (96%)
  • Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (4%)

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Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.

Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site

  • 7110 Active raised bogs  * Priority feature

    Wolf Island Bog represents one of the largest areas of intact active raised bog in Northern Ireland. The site displays a well-defined dome and characteristic vegetation and structural features, including pool, hummock and lawn complexes. Bog-mosses are well-represented, including the hummock-forming species Sphagnum imbricatum and S. fuscum.

Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site

  • Not Applicable

Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site

  • Not Applicable

Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection

  • Not Applicable

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