Rhododendron clearance within Connemara National Park – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
- Foilsithe: 6 Aibreán 2023
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 6 Aibreán 2023
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within The Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.