Despite its size, Inishturk contains a remarkable variety of semi-natural habitats. Fieldwork on the commonage and enclosed lands has recorded acid and wet grasslands, heath, bog, streams, exposed siliceous rock, stone walls and freshwater habitats.

These environments support a wide range of plant species — from wild thyme and bird’s-foot trefoil on rocky outcrops, to bog cotton, sundew and sphagnum moss in wetter hollows. Stone walls, built by generations of islanders, host lichens, ferns and flowering plants, quietly contributing to biodiversity while reflecting the island’s cultural heritage.

Together, this diversity of habitats underpins ecological resilience and provides a strong foundation for positive action.