Microclimate
Bilberry Rock and environs has a microclimate. It is an elevated site, open to prevailing winds. It is also beside the River Suir. Wind speeds of 100mph have been recorded in the area.
The Bilberry goats down through the centuries have lived through these climatic conditions and adapted to them.
As a result of the weather conditions on Bilberry Rock and environs, it means the vegetation in the area is greatly reduced, due to the severe cold winds/rain in the area. The Bilberry goats habitate down through the centuries extended from the Brewery behind Bilberry Rock to the old Red Iron Bridge, which is two miles up river. This habitat is needed as it includes a wider range of vegetation – herbs etc. even in wittertime, which has vital noutrients for the Bilberry goats.
