Sustainability

Carbon Sequestration
By re-wetting the formerly drained cutaway bogs, the park is transforming into a naturally wet peatland that enables carbon storage.

Biodiversity Restoration
The landscape has shifted from bare peat to a mosaic of wetlands, birch woodlands, and grasslands, providing habitats for over 130 bird species and rare plants like Common Bog Cotton.

Species Protection
It serves as a vital sanctuary for the Grey Partridge, one of Ireland’s most endangered native birds, through a dedicated conservation project.

Eco-Visitor Centre
Opened in 2014, the visitor centre was built with sustainable materials and includes a green roof, solar energy panels, and an ecological wastewater treatment system.

Digital Sustainability
The park uses a Visitor app for navigation and interpretation, significantly reducing the need for printed maps and brochures.

Circular Economy
The Sculpture Park embodies sustainability by using repurposed industrial materials—such as old railway tracks and timber from the bog’s harvesting era—to create

Slow Tourism
The park promotes “slow tourism” through its 50km of off-road walking and cycling trails, encouraging low-impact exploration of the Irish midlands.

Velo Rail
A new Velo Rail Experience allows visitors to pedal through the parklands along a 4km looped rail route which was built using repurposed rail materials for eco-friendly recreation.