Rhododendron Eradication in Killarney National Park

infested with invasive Rhododendron Ponticum. The rhododendron significantly prevents woodland regeneration resulting in a poor age structure of the native woodlands within the park

KNP lies immediately south of the town of Killarney, County Kerry. It covers 10,289 ha (over 25,000 acres). The park consists of woodlands, mountains and lakes. A significant proportion of the park’s woodlands have been