Come and Discover ……
Our Midland Raised Bogs contain a unique landscape of hummocks, hollows, lawns and pools, and are home to specialist plants and animals. In addition many ‘bog bodies’ and ancient artifacts have been found.
Speakers:
Andrea Webb, NPWS Ranger – ‘Bogs and their Context’
Eamonn Kelly, Ex National Museum of Ireland – ‘Sacred Spaces: Raised Bogs and their Heritage’
Nuala Madigan, IPCC – ‘Habitats, Flora and Fauna’
Triona Finnen, NPWS Ranger, – ‘Threats to Raised Bogs’
Dr. Craig Bullock, Environmental Economist, UCD, – ‘Ecosystem, carbon and the future of Peatlands’.
John Connolly, Coillte Life Project – ‘Best Practice in Raised Bog Restoration’
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