Fásra
The tall shoots of Glyceria maxima strongly dominate this emergent swamp community forming dense stands. No other species are constants but frequently found here are Agrostis stolonifera, Epilobium hirsutum and Iris pseudacorus.
Éiceolaíocht
These stands occur in the lowlands along the margins of lakes, ditches and canals.
Fo-phobail
No sub-communities are currently described.
Pobail chosúla
This is a distinct community which should be easily recognised.
Luach caomhnaithe
This is a species-poor plant community but it can support the EU HD Annex II species Desmoulin’s whorl snail (Vertigo moulinsiana).
Bainistíocht
These swamp stands are essentially unmanaged. The main threats to them are through eutrophication and drainage.