Bohill Forest facts for kids
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The Bohill Forest Nature Reserve was set up to protect the holly blue butterfly
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 Location in Northern Ireland
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| Location | Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 54°20′50″N 5°50′40″W / 54.347135°N 5.8444185°W |
| Area | 38.96 hectares (96.3 acres) |
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| Governing body | Forest Service Northern Ireland |
Bohill Forest is a cool, green place in Northern Ireland, close to a town called Drumaness. It's a special type of forest, mostly filled with trees that have needles instead of broad leaves, like pine or fir trees. The people who look after this forest are from the Forest Service Northern Ireland, making sure it stays healthy and safe for everyone.
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Discovering Bohill Forest
Bohill Forest is a small, but very important, forest in Northern Ireland. It's known for its tall, needle-leaved trees, which are called coniferous trees. Think of Christmas trees – those are conifers! This forest is carefully looked after by the Forest Service Northern Ireland, a group dedicated to protecting and managing forests across the country.
The Special Nature Reserve
Inside Bohill Forest, there's a really special part called the Bohill Forest Nature Reserve. This area was once cleared of trees, but then it was left alone to grow back naturally. This means nature took over, and new plants and trees started to sprout all by themselves.
What Grows Here?
The nature reserve is now a mix of different types of trees. You can find beautiful holly trees, strong oak trees, and graceful rowan and birch trees. There are also hazel trees, which are known for their tasty nuts. In some spots where trees haven't grown back yet, you'll see plants like bracken (a type of fern), bilberry bushes (with small, yummy berries), and heather, which makes the ground look purple when it blooms.
Home to Amazing Wildlife
This special mix of plants makes Bohill Forest a perfect home for many animals. One of the most famous residents is the holly blue butterfly. This pretty butterfly used to be quite rare, but the nature reserve was set up specifically to help protect it.
Other cool creatures you might spot include the speckled wood butterfly, which has lovely spotted wings. Keep an eye out for red deer, too! If you listen closely, you might hear the songs of birds like the tiny goldcrest, the colorful jay, the cheerful chiffchaff, and the sweet-singing blackcap. It's a busy place full of life!
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The Bohill Forest Nature Reserve was set up to protect the holly blue butterfly
