NationalNational SurveySurvey ofof NativeNative WoodlandsWoodlands 20032003--20082008 Volume 3b: Site reports 508-984 Philip Perrin, James Martin, Simon Barron, Fionnuala O’Neill, Kate McNutt & Aoife Delaney Botanical, Environmental & Conservation Consultants Ltd. 2008 A report submitted to the National Parks & Wildlife Service Site no. 0508 FIPS no. 85790, 85791 Date surveyed 27/07/2000 Woodland name Dunganstown Townland name Dunganstown Conservation rating and score Moderate 54 Threat rating and score No rating 0 Disco. map 76 Grid ref. S690211 6 inch sheet WX 34C County Wexford NPWS region South Eastern NHA code - SAC code 2162 SPA Code - National Park Nature Reserve Woodland present in the 1840s Yes Ownership Area (ha) 4.8 Max. alt. (m) 58 Min. alt. (m) 0 Sub-soil RckNCa/A Soil AminSW/AminSP/AlluvMIN Geography Woodland habitats Grazing Hydrological features Esker WN1 0% Deer Seasonal flooding Drumlin WN2 0% Cattle Springs Valley WN3 0% Sheep Lakes Lakeside WN4 0% Rabbits Rivers/streams Bogland WN5 0% Hares Damp clefts/ravines Hill WN6 0% Goats Other Plain/Lowlands WN7 0% Horses Island WS1 0% Other Riverside/Floodplain WD1 0% Grazing level 0 Coastal/Estuary WD2 0% Other habitats Field notes External data source: not all data recorded An oak-ash woodland located on the west facing slope of the Barrow valley. The dominant canopy species is pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), with beech (Fagus sylvatica), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and european larch (Larix decidua) also present. The subcanopy is mainly formed by hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), holly (Ilex aquifolium) and crab apple (Malus sylvestris). The sparse shrub layer consists of Calluna vulgaris, Cytisus scoparius, Ulex europaeus and Juniper communis. The field layer is fairly diverse with a luxuriant cover of bryophytes but is dominated by Rubus fruticosus and Hedera helix. Sections of this wood have been underplanted with beech. The present owners have planted exotics such as Rhododendron ponticum, Camellia sp., New Zealand flax (Phormium sp.), snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) particularly along the driveway to the house. Some woodland clearance was ongoing at the time of survey to facilitate the building of a new dwelling. Notably, this is a site for French hales (Sorbus devoniensis), a rare whitebeam species known only the southeast of the country. Site no. 0509 FIPS no. 12071 Date surveyed 31/07/2000 Woodland name Kearney's Bay Townland name Kearney's Bay Conservation rating and score Poor 29 Threat rating and score No rating 0 Disco. map 76 Grid ref. S687199 6 inch sheet KK 44A County Kilkenny NPWS region South Eastern NHA code - SAC code 2162 SPA Code - National Park Nature Reserve Woodland present in the 1840s Yes Ownership Area (ha) 2.2 Max. alt. (m) 20 Min. alt. (m) 0 Sub-soil RckNCa/A Soil AminSW/Alluvmin Geography Woodland habitats Grazing Hydrological features Esker WN1 0% Deer Seasonal flooding Drumlin WN2 0% Cattle Springs Valley WN3 0% Sheep Lakes Lakeside WN4 0% Rabbits Rivers/streams Bogland WN5 0% Hares Damp clefts/ravines Hill WN6 0% Goats Other Plain/Lowlands WN7 0% Horses Island WS1 0% Other Riverside/Floodplain WD1 0% Grazing level 0 Coastal/Estuary WD2 0% Other habitats Field notes External data source: not all data recorded An oak-beech wood located on the east facing slope of the Barrow valley south of New Ross. The main canopy formers are pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), beech (Fagus sylvatica) and wych elm (Ulmus glabra). The subcanoopy consists of occassional wild cherry (Prunus avium), crab apple (Malus sylvestris), rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) with elder (Sambucus nigra), Gorse (Ulex europaeus) and holly (Ilex aquifolium) in the shrub layer. In the field layer Rubus fruticosus and Hedera helix are frequent. A typical suite of woodland herbs is present including Arum maculatum and Hyacinthoides non-scripta, Geranium robertianum, Oxalis acetosella, Digitalis purpurea and Teucrium scorodonia. The fern flora is composed of Dryopteris affinis, Dryopteris dilatata and Polystichum setiferum. The soil is an acid brown earth with a yellow leached layer. There is evidence of game shooting and past coppicing. Regeneration of the main canopy species is poor although sycamore seedlings and saplings are numerous. Site no. 0510 FIPS no. 65662, 65661 Date surveyed 01/08/2000 Woodland name Stokestown Townland name Stokestown Conservation rating and score Poor 33 Threat rating and score No rating 0 Disco. map 76 Grid ref. S707242 6 inch sheet WX 34A County Wexford NPWS region South Eastern NHA code - SAC code 2162 SPA Code - National Park Nature Reserve Woodland present in the 1840s Yes Ownership Area (ha) 3 Max. alt. (m) 10 Min. alt. (m) 0 Sub-soil TLPS Soil AminPD/AminDW Geography Woodland habitats Grazing Hydrological features Esker WN1 0% Deer Seasonal flooding Drumlin WN2 0% Cattle Springs Valley WN3 0% Sheep Lakes Lakeside WN4 0% Rabbits Rivers/streams Bogland WN5 0% Hares Damp clefts/ravines Hill WN6 0% Goats Other Plain/Lowlands WN7 0% Horses Island WS1 0% Other Riverside/Floodplain WD1 0% Grazing level 0 Coastal/Estuary WD2 0% Other habitats Field notes External data source: not all data recorded Strip of riverside mixed woodland on the grounds of Stokestown House (west) and the Port Authority offices (east). Most of the woodland to the south of this (the majority of the FIPS parcels) is mature conifer plantation dominated by Picea and Larix species. The mixed woodland canopy is dominated by sessile oak (Quercus petraea) with some scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) and sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). The subcanopy and shrub layers are dominated by Prunus laurocerasus with some holly (Ilex aquifolium). The soil is a well-drained brown earth. Site no. 0511 FIPS no. Non FIPS Date surveyed 01/08/2000 Woodland name Fishertown Townland name Fishertown, Poulamaloe Conservation rating and score Poor 38 Threat rating and score No rating 0 Disco. map 76 Grid ref. S698182 6 inch sheet WX 39 County Wexford NPWS region South Eastern NHA code - SAC code 2162 SPA Code - National Park Nature Reserve Woodland present in the 1840s No Ownership Area (ha) 1.6 Max. alt. (m) 2 Min. alt. (m) 0 Sub-soil Mesc/A/TLPS Soil MarSed/AlluvMIN/AminPD Geography Woodland habitats Grazing Hydrological features Esker WN1 0% Deer Seasonal flooding Drumlin WN2 0% Cattle Springs Valley WN3 0% Sheep Lakes Lakeside WN4 0% Rabbits Rivers/streams Bogland WN5 0% Hares Damp clefts/ravines Hill WN6 0% Goats Other Plain/Lowlands WN7 0% Horses Island WS1 0% Other Riverside/Floodplain WD1 0% Grazing level 0 Coastal/Estuary WD2 0% Other habitats Field notes External data source: not all data recorded Small strip of alluvial woodland along a stream adjacent to Moorland House, that grades into a Phragmites australis reed bed. Alder (Alnus glutinosa)and grey willow (Salix cinerea) are the main canopy trees with ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and wych elm (Ulmus glabra) becoming prominent in the drier areas. The shrub layer consists of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), holly (Ilex aquifolium) and elder (Sambucus nigra) but is only occasional. In the wetter sections of the wood. Oenanthe crocata dominates the field layer, with Chrysosplenium oppositifolium and Filipendula ulmaria. Callitriche stagnalis is abundant in stagnant water. In drier areas Rubus fruticosus, Glechoma hederacea and Hedera helix provide high cover. Exotics such as eucalyptus, maple and horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) have been planted on the periphery of the wood. Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) and Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) are also present. Regeneration is poor. Site no. 0512 FIPS no. Non FIPS Date surveyed 27/07/2000 Woodland name Poulmaloe Townland name Poulmaloe Conservation rating and score Poor 33 Threat rating and score No rating 0 Disco. map 76 Grid ref. S694194 6 inch sheet WX 39 County Wexford NPWS region South Eastern NHA code - SAC code 2162 SPA Code - National Park Nature Reserve Woodland present in the 1840s Yes Ownership Area (ha) 2.5 Max. alt. (m) 0 Min. alt. (m) 0 Sub-soil RckNCa/TLPS/A Soil AminSP/AminPD/AlluvMIN Geography Woodland habitats Grazing Hydrological features Esker WN1 0% Deer Seasonal flooding Drumlin WN2 0% Cattle Springs Valley WN3 0% Sheep Lakes Lakeside WN4 0% Rabbits Rivers/streams Bogland WN5 0% Hares Damp clefts/ravines Hill WN6 0% Goats Other Plain/Lowlands WN7 0% Horses Island WS1 0% Other Riverside/Floodplain WD1 0% Grazing level 0 Coastal/Estuary WD2 0% Other habitats Field notes External data source: not all data recorded A rather open scrub-woodland located on the east bank of the River Barrow, south of New Ross. The canopy is sparse and consists of ash (Fraxinus excelsior), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and beech (Fagus sylvatica) with a subcanopy of occassional holly (Ilex aquifolium), crab apple (Malus sylvestris) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). The shrub layer consists of elder (Sambucus nigra), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), spindle (Euonymus europaeus) and holly (Ilex aquifolium). Ulex europaeus forms a thick barrier around the edge of the site making access from the landward side difficult. Along the river's edge the rare French hales (Sorbus devoniensis) was recorded. The field layer is rich in ferns with Blechnum spicant, Dryopteris dilatata, Dryopteris affinis and Pteridium aquilinum common. The soil is shallow and stony and well- drained. The wood has received little recent management. No regeneration was noted for any tree species. Site no. 0513 FIPS no. 23138 Date surveyed 02/08/2000 Woodland name Buttermilk