Killarney National Park - Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 52° 03.532 W 009° 31.143
29U E 464413 N 5767712
Large national park located in southwest Ireland.
Waymark Code: WMAFM6
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 01/09/2011
Views: 15
"Killarney National Park (Irish: Páirc Náisiúnta
Chill Airne) is located beside the town of Killarney, County Kerry,
Ireland. It was the first national park established in Ireland, created
when Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish state in 1932. The park
has since been substantially expanded and encompasses over 102.89 km2
(25,425 acres) of diverse ecology, including the Lakes of Killarney,
Oak and Yew woodlands of international importance, and mountain peaks.
It has Ireland's only native herd of Red Deer and the most extensive
covering of native forest remaining in Ireland. The park is of high
ecological value because of the quality, diversity, and extensiveness
of many of its habitats and the wide variety of species that they
accommodate, some of which are rare. The park was designated a UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve in 1981. The park forms part of a Special Area of
Conservation.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is responsible for the
management and administration of the park. Nature conservation is main
objective of the park, and ecosystems in their natural state are highly
valued. The park is also known for its beautiful scenery. Recreation
and tourism amenities are also provided for." -
Wikipedia
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