Changes in Land–use Practices at Two Turloughs, on the East Burren Limestones, Co. Galway, with Reference to Nature Conservation

• Published in: Biology and environment : proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy Vol. 103; no. 3; pp. 169 - 176
• Main Authors: Ní Bhriain, B, M Gormally, M Sheehy Skeffington
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Royal Irish Academy 2003
• Subjects: cattle; conservation areas; farmers; fertilizer application; grazing; land use change; stocking rate

Two turloughs on the east Burren limestones in County Galway were the subject of a study of current and recent management practices. Farmers with animals on each turlough were interviewed about stock type, stocking density, time of stocking and fertiliser application. Cattle were and still are the d...