Some 1,050 native tree saplings will be planted by members of Kilkenny Macra na Feirme with the help of Forestry Services Ltd.
The trees will be planted across members' farms and is taking place as part of an initiative to improve the biodiversity footprint of the area in conjunction with Rural Youth's “mind your health” month this December.
It is a fantastic opportunity to get the younger members of the agricultural community to partake in biodiversity initiatives
Kilkenny Macra chair Niamh Bambrick said: “We are delighted to team up with Paddy Bruton of Forestry Services Ltd to plant over 1,000 native Oak and Birch tree saplings across the county of Kilkenny.
"It is a fantastic opportunity to get the younger members of the agricultural community to partake in biodiversity initiatives and become more aware of the environment around us. We are extremely grateful to Paddy for facilitating the sponsorship of this initiative.”
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