Rhododendron control at Cloonee and Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood SAC – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
- Published on: 1 February 2024
- Last updated on: 1 February 2024
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures at Cloonee and Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood 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.