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trees, WoodlaNds aNd hedGeroWs Ireland was once covered from coast to coast in woodland. Woodland cover started to decline once the first farmers arrived around 6000 years ago. Native woodlands are relatively scarce in Roscommon today but there are a few prime examples. St. John’s Wood on the shore of Lough Ree is considered as one of the largest and most natural woodlands in the midlands. This species-rich oak-ash and hazel woodland contains a couple of plants of particular note: toothwort and bird’s nest orchid. Another special woodland of high nature conservation value is Tawnytaskin Wood at Lough Key. 28 Wood anemone. Photo by John Earley
Woodland with carpet of bluebells. Oak leaf Lesser celandine. Photo by John Earley 29
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Page 29: Buttercup Meadow. Photo by John Ear
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