River Boyne Water Quality Management Plan - EPA
River Boyne Water Quality Management Plan - EPA
River Boyne Water Quality Management Plan - EPA
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<strong>River</strong> Boynr \Vater <strong>Quality</strong> Managrment <strong>Plan</strong>TABLE 2.2 - BOYNE CATCHMENT TRIBUTARIESThe catchment area of the <strong>River</strong> B~yne,-~..,ists of peatland in the upper regions changing to highlyproducti\.e agricultural land in theP&ddle and lower reaches. The bedrock consists mainly of.carbonif2rous limestone of varyingbges with lower carboniferous limestones in the south and west ofthe catchment gradually varying to middle and upper carboniferous limestones in the north and east ofthe catchment. Areas of upper avonion shales and sandstones are located in the north-east of thecatchment. while areas ofsilurian rocks are present in the north of the catchment. A small area of oldred sandstone is present in the west of the catchment.For inspection purposes only.Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.<strong>EPA</strong> Export 26-07-2013:17:26:59
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