World’s First International Geopark in Ireland

February 23, 2009 on 10:31 am | In Adventure Travel, Ireland, Outdoors | Comments Off

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In September the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark became the first International Geopark in the World.

These caves cover an area of 18,00 hectares and has been recognized by UNESCO due to its internationally important geology and environment. This geodiversity has created a unique region that features characteristic rugged limestone landscapes, extensive forests and swathes of globally rare blanket bog. The landscape has influenced the lives and farming practices of its inhabitants throughout-history and there are many fine examples of the interaction of people with the alnd dating back voer 6,000 years. The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark represents a geological timeline that extends unbroken over 330 million years.

It’s location is in the heart of rural Ireland’s cross border region of counties Fermanagh and Cavan.

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