Coolacurragh Wood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coolacurragh Wood |
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| Type | National |
| Location | County Laois |
| Area | 21 acres (8.50 ha) |
| Operated by | National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) |
| Status | Open all year |
Coolacurragh Wood is a national nature reserve of approximately 21 acres (0.085 km2) located in County Laois, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service.
Features
Coolacurragh Wood was legally protected as a national nature reserve by the Irish government in 1982. It is very close to another nature reserve, Grantstown Wood and Grantstown Lough.
Coolacurragh Wood is a wet woodland, with rich base soils. The woodland is predominantly ash, alder and birch, with an under planting of hawthorn, meadowsweet, nettle and brambles. The reserve also has a lake which provides fish for otters, kingfishers and cormorants.
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