Bevan's Wood

Bevan's Wood at Humphreystown was donated to the Trust in 2019 after having been planted and managed by a dedicated farmer for many years. The seven and a half acre site sits south of Blessington lakes. The majority of trees are ash, birch, alder and oaks. A natural stream feeds into large man-made ponds which saw huge numbers of frogs in the spring.

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Otters, pine martens, badgers, foxes and red squirrels have all been seen on this site. The stream also contains white-clawed crayfish, an endangered species that we are putting biosecurity measures in place to protect. This small site is such a vital refuge for so many sensitive species that it is currently not open to the public.