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Killarney National Park to feature in BBC Nature series

Mar 13, 2023 13:12 By radiokerrynews
Killarney National Park to feature in BBC Nature series
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is pleased to announce its latest strategic land acquisition at Derrycunnihy, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The acquisition consists of over 70 hectares at Derrycunnihy, a site completely surrounded by Killarney National Park lands. It is a hugely important addition to the Park as it is an area of high conservation and ecological value, and all of the lands are part of a European site of nature conservation, Macgillycuddy Reeks & Killarney National Park SAC (site code 365). The habitat here consists of dry heath, oak woodlands, pockets of blanket bog and an oligotrophic lake, a true reflection of what lands in a National Park should be. These lands are close to Derrycunnihy church, an important architectural feature within Killarney National Park. This iconic structure, one of the most beautifully situated, scenic churches in Ireland has recently undergone conservation works and is home to a number of protected species including the lesser horseshoe bat. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS/ISSUED FOR NPWS***
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Killarney National Park is to feature in David Attenborough’s new BBC nature series.

The five-part show focuses on areas of rich biodiversity and showcases dramatic and natural habitats in Britain and Ireland.

The National Park will be the focus of episode three, while the West of Ireland is in the spotlight in episode four.

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The Killarney episode of the Wild Isles series is set to air on March 26th.

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