Lough McCall ASSI

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Biodiversity,
Protected areas

Protected area type: Areas of Special Scientific Interest

Feature type: Habitat

County: Tyrone

Council: Mid-Ulster

Guidance and literature: Lough McCall ASSI

Lough McCall is of special scientific interest because of its wetland flora and fauna. Although relatively small, it is a diverse area with several wetland plant communities ranging from fen vegetation to swamp and open water.

A wide range of wetland plants occur, some of which are scarce. In addition, the invertebrate community is important for its overall diversity and includes species which have a restricted distribution within the United Kingdom.

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Lough McCall ASSI

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