Rostrevor Wood SAC

Rostrevor Wood is located on the lower but exposed west facing slope of Slievemeen overlooking Carlingford Lough and rises from approx. 10m above sea level to 130m at its highest point.  The underlying rock is Silurian Slate with the covering soil comprised of Brown Earth interspersed with fine scree and boulders. 

The wood is comprised of a number of woodland community types ranging from markedly acid in the upper portion of the wood to weekly base-rich and flushed on parts of the lower slope, resulting in a varied and rich woodland flora composition.  In general the wood exhibits a good structural diversity with a tall mature canopy, extensive understorey and field layer, and expansive herb and bryophyte layer.