Knocksink Wood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Knocksink Wood |
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| Type | National |
| Location | County Wicklow |
| Area | 129 acres (52.20 ha) |
| Operated by | National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) |
| Status | Open all year |
Knocksink Wood is a special place in County Wicklow, Ireland. It's a national nature reserve, which means it's protected by the government. This amazing woodland covers about 129 acres (or 0.52 square kilometers). The National Parks & Wildlife Service in Ireland takes care of it.
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What Makes Knocksink Wood Special?
Knocksink Wood became a national nature reserve in 1994. This means the Irish government legally protects it. It is also known as a Special Area of Conservation. This is a special title given to places that are very important for nature in Europe.
Unique Landscape
The reserve is in a valley. The hillsides are mostly covered with a type of tree called sessile oak. Other parts of the wood have a mix of different trees.
Amazing Water Features
You can find many springs and wet areas here. Some of these are "petrifying springs." This means the water has a lot of minerals. These minerals can turn things like moss into a hard, rock-like material over time. These springs are very important habitats. They are listed in the EU Habitats Directive, which is a European law to protect important natural places.
Home to Many Creatures
Knocksink Wood is home to many different small creatures without backbones, like insects and spiders. It has the most types of these "invertebrates" found in any woodland in Ireland. Many of these animals live in wet areas. Some of them are even considered "threatened" in Europe, meaning they need special protection.
