Upper Lough Erne - Crom ASSI

An integral area in southern Upper Lough Erne which includes the open waters of the lough, in addition to a range of associated wetland and other communities especially well characterised by its extensive woodlands which represent one of the largest areas of semi-natural woodland in NI.

The parkland is notable for the age of its trees and the communities of woodland lichens (with a number of rare species) that are associated with them. The area contains many vascular plants with a restricted distribution in the British lsles. In addition it is also notable for its mammals, particularly bats, and the wide variety of habitat gives rise to a wide range of bird species including snipe, heron and garden warbler. The invertebrate fauna is also of particular importance and the area is known to support many rare Irish species.