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Local Conservation Ranger Killian Brennan welcomes peatland hydrology\/ecology experts \u2013 Paul Johnston (Trinity College) and \u00a0Kathy Duff (Ecologist) &#8211; for a walk and talk on this unique wetland site.<\/p>\n<p>Pollardstown fen is the largest spring-fed fen in Ireland and has a well-developed and specialised flora and fauna. Owing to the rarity of this habitat and the numbers of rare organisms found there, the site is rated of international importance.<\/p>\n<p>The walk will take approximately two hours and is mostly on the boardwalk. We <strong>recommend that you dress appropriately for the time of year<\/strong>. <strong>Waterproof footwear is also highly recommended<\/strong> as we may access parts of the fen adjacent to the boardwalk.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:Killian.brennan@npws.gov.ie\">Killian.brennan@npws.gov.ie<\/a> if you are going to attend on the day so we have an idea of numbers. 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