Significant progress is being made towards developing a comprehensive approach to biodiversity and environmental management across Craggaunowen. The team is currently collaborating with Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Officer, Barry O’Loughlin, who has prepared an extensive Biodiversity Conservation Plan for the site, supported by a detailed bat survey.
Craggaunowen is home to eight of the nine bat species recorded in Ireland, underscoring the site’s ecological significance. As part of the planned actions for the coming season, the team intends to install 20 flat bat boxes to provide additional roosting opportunities and strengthen conservation efforts.
The site encompasses a rich variety of semi-natural habitats, including:
- Broadleaved woodland
- Freshwater wetlands
- Semi-natural grasslands
- Built heritage features
These habitats support a diverse range of native flora and fauna, reflecting the wider biodiversity of County Clare and demonstrating the site’s value as an important ecological refuge.