This 'ambitious' tree planting action plan is a first for NI
Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.
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Notable Quotes
"Woodland cover delivers so many benefits, whether it's in relation to carbon storage, but also in terms of nature recovery, in terms of better resilience, in terms of flooding - there's multiple benefits associated with that."
— Andrew Muir , Politician
"This starts to take us in the right direction in terms of commitment towards planting trees in the wider countryside."
— John Martin , Executive
"There's a huge need for housing in Northern Ireland, UK wide, even in the Republic of Ireland."
— Nigel Manley , Executive
"We're not fixed on the 12% target at all."
— John McLenaghan , Politician
Key People
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister for Northern Ireland.
John Martin is the chief executive of the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland.
President of the Ulster Farmers' Union involved in the Nutrient Action Programme review.
Nigel Manley is the chair of the Confederation of Forest Industries.
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Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.
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