LAWPRO
June 2021
Peat extraction: harvesting mainly in the headwaters in northern part of the waterbody
Agriculture: phosphate contribution of 75% from pasture
Point source impacts may be an issue close to or at the monitoring point such as cattle poaching, horses and storage of silage bales
Possibility for pesticides issue (to keep rushes back)
Forestry: mainly along forested and peatland areas in the central part of waterbody and the eastern pockets on poorly drained wet soils. SLAM v2.04 indicates a phosphate contribution of 12% from forestry
Much of the forestry appears to have been planted between 1995 – 2000 (prior to the Code of Best Forest Practice), according to aerial imagery, making the crop about 26 years old. Therefore, impacts to water quality from tree harvesting particularly regarding sediment and nutrients (phosphate and Ammonia) release may be a potential issue for the Deenagh_010 in the next ten years or so, as it is planted on peat and in close proximity to the main channel.
Wastewater discharge from housing