| About
the site
The Derries
is one of the newest sites in the Parklands and as such is still
in its infancy. Ninety-seven hectares in size, it consists of 24
hectares of permanent wetland – flooded in 1999 and 72 hectares
of naturally recolonising grassland and birch-willow woodland. The
site is dominated by an exposed esker ridge and the newly created
wetland.
Due to its isolated situation, the Derries provide an ideal sanctuary
where wildlife can exist with minimal human disturbance. We ask
you to respect the ethos of this site and refrain from visiting
it.
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