relatively poor in nutrients. Without human interference the natural vegetation of this area would consist of woodlands dominated by ash (Fraxinus excelsior) in alkaline areas. Hazel (Corylus avellana) and oak (Quercus petraea) woods would be prominent in the more acidic areas. Nowadays (2014) most of the land surrounding Slievecallan is heathland, pasture and non-native forestry. The forestry is mainly plantations of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) Windfarm A wind farm on Slievecallan, with accompanying roads and substations, was approved planning permission in 2017 – despite opposition from locals and An Taisce (The National Trust). As part of the planning application, developers reportedly committed to providing €1.5 million in community funding to the communities of Milltown Malbay, Quilty and Mullagh (both in Kilmurry Ibrickane), Kilmaley and Inagh. The wind farm consists of 29 turbines, with 11 in the "Slievecallan East" and 18 in the "Slievecallan West" developments. Completed in 2018, the wind farm was sold in 2020 by the then owners (WCRE Windfarms Ltd and Brookfield Renewable Partners) to a joint venture comprising Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co and Arjun Alliance UK 2 LP. References Mountains and hills of County Clare Marilyns of Ireland Archaeological sites in County Clare