This is one of the largest forestry plantations in Ireland and soon to be part of a newly designated wilderness area. The main tree species are Lodgepole Pine, and Sitka Spruce with some Japanese Larch. The first plantings were made in 1951. Much of the first cropping is now complete. It covers an area of 4,843 hectares. The main soil type of the forest is blanket bog of varying depth.