Garry Bog Part 2 ASSI
Topics:
Protected area type:
Areas of Special Scientific Interest
Feature type:
- Habitat,
- Earth Science
County:
Antrim
Council:
Causeway Coast and Glens
Guidance and literature:
Garry Bog Part 2 ASSI
The area is of special scientific interest because of its physiographical features and peatland flora and lies adjacent to the south of Garry Bog ASSI. It includes a small lowland raised bog which is hydrologically connected to the main site. The intact surface displays a small pool complex with moderate hummock and hollow development supporting a number of rare species.
The Garry Bog system is internationally significant for peat stratigraphy which displays a classic sucession from clay and lake muds , through reed swamp and wood peats to raised bog peats.
Recently, volcanic glass shards (tephra) , have been identified in the peat column , permitting more reliable correlation of the peat stratigraphy .