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Biodiversity is all around us in Roscommon; it is found
in the gardens, parks, fields and hedgerows on our
doorsteps and in our neighbourhood, as well as the
very special habitats of national and international
importance in protected sites such as woodlands, bogs
and turloughs.
In Roscommon, biodiversity gives us a county rich
in natural heritage and resources. Making space for
nature and wildlife in the countryside and urban areas
has huge socio-economic and environmental benefits
by making our towns and villages nice places to live,
work and do business, ensuring healthy agricultural
and forestry ecosystems, improving our health and
well-being, and protecting the integrity of our natural
environment. Biodiversity is a wonder to enjoy now,
and to protect for future generations.
There is a huge variety of wildlife habitats in
Roscommon. Some of the most important sites have
been designated for nature conservation (Appendix
1). Habitats of particular interest in Roscommon
include bogs, turloughs, eskers, callows, woodland,
lakes and rivers. There are also many species of rare
plants and animals found in Roscommon. Outside of
the protected sites there are lots of other important
places for nature and wildlife in Roscommon both in
rural areas, and in our towns and villages.
Common frog. Photo by John Earley