This 'ambitious' tree planting action plan is a first for NI
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Northern Ireland launched its first tree-planting action plan, setting a target to triple the current planting rate by 2032 to reach 12% woodland cover by 2050, with 10 strategic actions and 31 implementations designed by government, forestry industry, and environmental groups.
The plan commits to 2,585 hectares over 2023-2027; meeting the full 2050 target of 50,000 hectares will require sustained funding and landowner participation.
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