A tiny snail might be about to achieve what hoards
14th September 2000, Page 22
14th September 2000
Page 22
Page 22, 14th September 2000
— A tiny snail might be about to achieve what hoards
Close
Noticed an error?
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
of road protesters can only dream about. The presence of Vertigo Moulinsiana, Des Moulins Whorl snail to his mates, in the ancient woodland of Charleville Wood, is threatening the prOposed route of the £28m Tullamore bypass in Ireland. Both the woodland and the snail, which reaches a maximum height of 2.7mm, are protected by the EU Habitats Directive. This miniscule mollusc is rare in Europe and considered to be at risk. The ancient woodland is home to a host of other wildlife including deers, bats and badgers. Badgerwatch Ireland is one of many groups calling for the bypass to be rerouted, After its success in delaying the Kildare by-pass, hopes are pinned on the little slimy one to do the same for Tultamore.
Tags
Organisations:
European Union