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Ballynastaig Wood

Coordinates: 53°05′49″N 8°51′50″W / 53.097°N 8.864°W / 53.097; -8.864
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Ballynastaig Wood
Ballynastaig Wood is located in Ireland
Ballynastaig Wood
Ballynastaig Wood
Location of Ballynastaig Wood in Ireland
TypeNational
LocationCounty Galway
Coordinates53°05′49″N 8°51′50″W / 53.097°N 8.864°W / 53.097; -8.864
Area25 acres (10.12 ha)
Operated byNational Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland)

Ballynastaig Wood is a nature reserve of approximately 25 acres (0.10 km2) located in County Galway, Ireland.

History

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Ballynastaig Wood Nature Reserve was legally protected by the Irish government in 1983.[1] It is located close to Coole Park, and shares many of the same characteristics. The woods consist of ash, alder-hawthorn, and yew wood.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "S.I. No. 378/1983 - Nature Reserve (Ballynastaig Wood) Establishment Order, 1983". Electronic Irish Statute Book. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  2. ^ Cross, John. "Ireland's Woodland Heritage: A Guide to Ireland's Native Woodlands" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  3. ^ "STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT" (PDF). Galway County Council. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  4. ^ "National Survey of Native Woodlands 2003-2008" (PDF). Botanical, Environmental & Conservation Consultants Ltd. Retrieved 7 August 2020.