Knockomagh Wood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Knockomagh Wood |
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| Type | National |
| Location | County Cork |
| Area | 31 acres (12.55 ha) |
| Operated by | National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) |
| Status | Open all year |
Knockomagh Wood is a national nature reserve of approximately 31 acres (0.13 km2) located in County Cork, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service.
Features
Knockomagh Wood was legally protected as a national nature reserve by the Irish government in 1989.
The wood is a small area of sessile oak and mixed broadleaf trees. There are a number of walks in the area, around Lough Hyne and up Knockomagh Hill. Coillte own and manage the conifer trees above Knockomagh Wood on the slopes of the Hill.
The area was damaged during 2017 Storm Ophelia, which led to the wood being closed for a period of time.
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