Deroran Bog
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Unitary Authority | Northern Ireland |
| Centroid* | H524713 |
| Latitude | 54.5881 |
| Longitude | -7.1878 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0030324 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 75.6 |
| * 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. | |
General site character
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Bogs, Marshes, Water fringed vegetation, Fens (87.6%)
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Humid grassland, Mesophile grassland (9.4%)
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Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (2.9%)
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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
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7110 Active raised bogs * Priority feature
Deroran Bog is typical of western bogs within the drumlin belt of Northern Ireland, being rather irregular in shape. The bog displays the classic convex domed profile typical of lowland raised bogs but has a relatively subdued microtopography with occasional small pools, and a few large hummocks. The surface, which supports a good Sphagnum moss cover, is characterised by low moss carpets interspersed with lawn and occasional shallow pools, with a large soakway in the centre. Notable species include the rare bog-mosses Sphagnum fuscum and S. imbricatum.
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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