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  Drum Manor Forest Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drum Manor Forest Park is a forest in Northern Ireland, south of the Sperrin Mountains and west of Lough Neagh.
It was bought from a private owner in 1964 and opened to the public in 1970.
Categories: Forests and woodlands of Northern Ireland
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drum_Manor_Forest_Park   (93 words)

  
 Welcome to the Forest Service of Northern Ireland | Northern Ireland Forest Service
Forest Service is again providing a tree for the front of the City Hall, Belfast.
The Forest Service Annual Report 2005 - 2006 is now available outlining the progress the Forest Service has made in its 8th year as an agency.
Forest Service guides provide guided tours of the forest for schools and organised groups.
www.forestserviceni.gov.uk /photogallery/drum_gallery1/index.htm   (185 words)

  
 Northern Ireland Discovered The Old Kingdom of Tyrone
Drum Manor Forest Park has some interesting wildlife and walking trails to explore and is a great place to visit.
His son, Andrew, became secretary to the US Treasury, ambassador to London, chief architect in the steel town of Pittsburgh, and was probably the richest man in the world during this era.
Archbishop John Hughes was born in 1797, the son of a gardener, and lived in a cottage a few miles away from Folk Park.
www.northernirelanddiscovered.co.uk /tyrone.php   (841 words)

  
 Drum Manor Forest Park tourist information, travel guide & photos @ TREKtheUK.com
Drum Manor Forest Park is located three miles west of the town of Cookstown, to the south of the Sperrin Mountains and west of Lough Neagh in County Tyrone.
The attractive park is of botanical interest, containing a variety of gardens, including a shrub garden and a walled butterfly garden.
Forest plots containing both native and exotic deciduous and evergreen trees have been cultivated in the fertile soil, and there is also an arboretum.
www.trektheuk.com /drummanor.php   (356 words)

  
 1999 South Carolina Forestry Commission Annual Report
The Forest Stewardship Program is a cooperative effort between the USDA Forest Service, Forestry Commission, other natural resource agencies and organizations, forest industry, and private forest consultants in South Carolina to encourage the long-term stewardship of non-industrial private forest lands.
The Forest Inventory and Monitoring program is a cooperative program with the US Forest Service to collect forest inventory and forest health data from a network of permanent sample plots.
The forest was operated under a use agreement with the federal government from 1939 until 1991.
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 County Tyrone Tourist Guide: Historical Sites•Attractions•Holiday Resorts•Vacations•Ireland Tourism-Places To ...
Nearby is picturesque Benburb Valley Park where the visitor can ride horses in the forests, play golf and also try angling in the River Blackwater which flows through it.
It tells the the story of the potato famine, the subsequent large scale emigration to America and the contribution made by the Irish emigrants to the development of America.
The park contains exhibitions and full scale replicas of thatched cottages, barns, log cabins and workshops showing the life-style of emigrants in Northern Ireland and America during the period.
www.guide-to-nireland.com /tyrguide.htm   (914 words)

  
 Drum Find Suggests Widespread Dumping in Ringwood   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The fact that the drums are outside the boundaries of Ford's original cleanup raises the question of how widely wastes were dumped in the 1960s and 1970s in places that are now state parkland, woodlands owned by the municipality, residential lots, or land owned by electrical power utilities.
A drum pinned between two trees in a pool of water on the edge of the brook.
The bulk of that tract was given to the town around 1970; an adjacent 109-acre parcel was donated to the state in 1973.
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 Gortin Glen Forest Park tourist information, travel guide & photos @ TREKtheUK.com
The Gortin Glen Forest Park in County Tyrone lies six miles north of Omagh, and is a gateway to the wild Sperrin Mountains to the east.
The Forest Park was opened in 1967, and is made up of coniferous woodland that was originally planted for timber production.
Just to the south of the Gortin Glen Forest Park is the Ulster History Park, which is filled with replicas of buildings dating from as far back as prehistoric times.
www.trektheuk.com /gortinglen.php   (369 words)

  
 Northern Ireland, Tyrone Northern Ireland, Northern ireland Tyrone, County Tyrone Northern Ireland, Hotel Tyrone, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Tyrone is Northern Ireland's largest county, so it is something of a surprise for the traveller to discover that its geography appears to be dominated by a range of mountains of modest height, and nearly half of these peaks seem to be in the neighbouring county of Londonderry.
It's a character-forming sort of place, so it's perhaps understandable that it was the ancestral homeland of a remarkable number of early American Presidents, and this connection is commemorated in the Ulster American Folk Park a few miles north of the county town of Omagh.
Forest parks abound, while attractive towns like Castlederg and Dungannon, as well as villages in the uplands and along the charming Clogher Valley, provide entertainment and hospitality for visitors refreshed by the wide open spaces of the moorlands and the mountains.
www.ireland-guide.com /counties/co_tyrone.891.html   (502 words)

  
 environmental protection - PSI Navigator. Thematic Search
The Forest Research Institute in Zvolen is a governmental research body subordinated to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic.
The forest edge is a vivid frontier where the creatures of the woodland interact with those of the open moorland, green fields and wetlands.
In the heart of the forest the trees and the open spaces have their own populations of flora and fauna.
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 Galway Ireland - accommodation holidays vacations - Everthing you need to know
Benburb Valley Park, Parkanaur Forest Park, Drum Manor Forest Park, Gortin Glen Forest Park, Sperrin Heritage Centre.
This is a wild yet welcoming land of forests, mountain and a rich historic heritage.
Set sail on a voyage of discovery through the Ulster-American Folk Park, where the story of our unique contribution to the New World is graphically encounted.
www.irishholidays.com /infotyrone.html   (265 words)

  
 forest - PSI Navigator. Thematic Search
The Slovenian Forestry Institute is a public research institution of national importance, with a comprehensive research programme focusing on biological, ecological, silvicultural and spatial aspects of forests and forested landscape.
Forest users’ incentive to engage in a locally based management regime is conditioned by the way the individual user interpret the capital and non-capital values, related to the engagement in such activities.
Forests are extraordinary in their contribution to the basic human need for environmental stability and security, as well as in their contribution to the livelihood of many.
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 destinations-uk.com
South-east of the town is Drum Manor Forest Park, an 18th century demesne.
On the Moy road is Dungannon Park, 65 acres with a 12-acre lake, woodlands, walks, and an 18th century dam.
West of Dungannon is Parkanaur Forest Park with white fallow deer, nature trails, oak and beech trees, a Victorian garden, and a wishing well.
www.destinations-uk.com /ireland.php?countyid=85   (1868 words)

  
 Walking Holidays Ireland - Forest Walking
Situated 3 miles west of Cookstown towards Omagh, Drum Manor is of particular botanical interest, with shrub gardens, a butterfly garden and arboretum.
Gortin Burn Walk is a 2 mile trail that follows a burn through Gortin Gap into Gortin Glen Forest Park – a route that links to the existing Ulster Way.
As this is one of the largest forests in Ireland it is advised that you obtain a copy of sheet 12 (Discoverer Series map) and that you are skilled in map reading before walking in this forest.
manorhouselodge.com /county-tyrone/walking-holidays-ireland-hill.htm   (538 words)

  
 Irotama-El Hotel Verde por Naturaleza
OPTION 1: A visit to the city of Santa Marta, Touristic, Cultural and Historical District, and the capital of the State of Magdalena, founded by the Spanish conquistador Rodrigo de Bastidas on 1525.
A coach trip from the hotel to Cañaveral Beach at the Tayrona National Park.
It is the starting point of one approximately one-hour trek to Arrecifes, one of the most exotic beaches of the park, where the sea forms a natural pool, an ideal place for a refreshing swim.
www.irotama.com /ingles/excursiones_eng.htm   (837 words)

  
 ireland.com / In Time's Eye / Trees
- Gosford Forest Park, Markethill; ph: 048-3755-1277; www.forestserviceni.gov.uk (the 19th century arboretum contains large giant sequoias).
- Adare Manor, Adare; ph: 061-396566 (many notable trees, including a cedar of Lebanon claimed to be the oldest of its species in the country.
- Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle; phone Coillte recreation manager: 01-2011111; www.coillte.ie (350 hectares of mixed woodland, once part of the Rockingham estate).
www.ireland.com /timeseye/trees/whereto.htm   (1257 words)

  
 Glenavon House Hotel, accommodation Cookstown, County Tyrone Northern Ireland, hotel accommodation northern ireland, ...
The sense of history and heritage is all around, from the Ulster American Folk Park to the Ulster History Park, where the history of man's built environment is revealed.
An attractive forest park situated on the west of Cookstown.
There is also a demonstration shrub garden, a forest garden, arboretum and a unique butterfly garden and two ornamental ponds, guided tours are available as are camping and caravanning facilities.
www.glenavonhotel.co.uk /interest.html   (1309 words)

  
 Manor View B&B
DRUM MANOR FOREST PARK is the most centrally located forest park in the province, lying south of the Sperrin Mountains and west of Lough Neagh.
The park is 100m from Manorview and is an ideal way to relax.
WELLBROOK BEETLING MILL is approximately 1 mile from Manorview.
www.manorviewbandb.com /PlacesOfInterest.htm   (298 words)

  
 World Tourist Attraction Index
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Droop, West Virginia, United States
Drum Barracks Civil War Museum Wilmington, California, United States
Drum Castle and Garden Drumoak, Grampian Region, Scotland
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 UK Sites Caravan Parks and Campsite Directory Northern Ireland
The UK-Sites Directory is now one of the most popular Caravan and Campsite Directories on the Internet providing a massive database of caravan parks and camp sites throughout the UK.
Please Note : uk-sites.com does not own any caravan site, park or campsite and have made all reasonable endeavors to ensure that the information on this website regarding campsites, caravan sites and caravan parks is accurate.
The information displayed on the pages of this directory are protected by copyright - copying part or all of this data is strictly forbidden without our prior consent.
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 The Central Inn, Cookstown
The Central Inn has been trading in the Quinn name since 1969.
It is convenient to all town amenities and is in driving distance from Drum Manor Forest Park and Lough Fea.
The Central Inn boasts 5 serviced bedrooms and our staff are pleasant, friendly and welcoming.
www.thecentralinn.co.uk   (77 words)

  
 Maiden city minis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Ulster Mini Club are holding their annual Mini Day at Drum Manor Forest Park, Omagh Road, Cookstown on 25th July from 11am til 5pm.
Their chosen venue is Delamount Country Park which is situated on the beautifull shores of Strangford Lough, just 2 minutes form Killyleagh CO. Down.
Show and Shine Traders and AutoJumbles Hot food and ice ceam vendors Prize giving An Entry fee of £5 per car (which includes free entry into the park, entry into the show and shine and finishers award must be recived by Friday 15th August 2004, entrieds on the day are £7 per car.
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 Flavour of Tyrone - Visitor Attractions - Visitor Centres, Parks & Heritage
Watch the swans on the troutfishing lake and enjoy the walking and cycling trails.
Capture the essence of Bog lands in this unique park.
Stroll along boardwalks and safely see wildflowers close up.
www.flavouroftyrone.com /html/attractions_parks.html   (233 words)

  
 List of forests in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of some of the forests in the United Kingdom.
Categories: Forests and woodlands of the United Kingdom
This page was last modified 21:57, 13 November 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_forests_in_the_United_Kingdom   (66 words)

  
 LOUGHRY COLLEGE - Partnerships : Cookstown Environment Leaflet : Places of Interest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Cookstown can boast four very attractive areas within a few miles of each other:
Drum Manor Forest Park- the former demesne of the Earls of Castlestewart.
Wellbrook Beetling Mill, which operated until 1965, has a beautiful short walk along its millrace.
www.cookstownrotaryclub.org /food015.htm   (136 words)

  
 Books | A witness to good and evil
Her mother could make some claim to be Anglo-Irish in the Ascendancy sense.
An early Richardson is recorded in O'Hart's Irish Pedigrees as possessing Crayhallock in 1619 - the large property now known as Drum Manor Forest Park.
Iris put echoes from her own family history into a few novels.
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 N. Ireland Holidays (caravaning/camping/hostels)
Here you will find the Sperrin Mountains with all its beautiful scenery and rivers, a paradise for walkers and fishermen.
Elsewhere you will find Tyrone Crystal, the Ulster American Folk Park, the Ulster History Park and several Heritage/Visitor centres.
You will also find several National Trust properties and Forest Parks.
www.n-irelandholidays.co.uk /index-7.htm   (85 words)

  
 accommenu_r   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Sixmilewater Caravan Park is situated on the North East corner of Lough Neagh.
Only 30 minutes from the major ports of Belfast and Larne and 3 minutes from the centre of Antrim Town.
Other Camp and Caravan sites in Northern Ireland are the Moira Demesne, Maghery Country and Caravan Park, Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park, Dungannon Park, Calamite Tourist Centre, Parkanaur Forest Park, Ballyronan Caravan Park, Kinnego Marina Caravan Park, Drum Manor Forest Park and Springhill Caravan Park.
www.wump.com /ags/accomm/caravan.htm   (116 words)

  
 Manor View Bed and Breakfast
A spacious guest lounge is available for guests to relax in a tranquil setting, overlooking Drum Manor Forest Park.
Large garden which overlooks Drum Manor Forest Park.
Separate entrance to guest bedrooms, allowing visitors easy access to rooms.
www.manorviewbandb.com /Accommodation.htm   (88 words)

  
 Ulster Cancer Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Walk in the Park with the Ulster Cancer Foundation and Mid 106fm to mark the courage of someone you love
Step out on Saturday 28th June at Drum Manor Forest Park, Cookstown between 1.00pm and 2.30pm.
Stretch your legs and enjoy the many features of the parkland in a sponsored walk.
www.ulstercancer.org /events/event.asp?EventID=28   (223 words)

  
 Local Economy
tourist locations such as Drum Manor and Davagh Forest Parks.
attractions such as Drum Manor Forest Park, Wellbrook Beetling Mills, Springhill House
The main focus of industrial development in recent years has been the significant
www.cookstownwesternshores.com /local_economy.htm   (481 words)

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