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Call for people to plant trees to promote biodiversity

The President of the National Tree Council of Ireland has said it is people's responsibility to plant and protect trees, not only for themselves but for future generations. Éanna Ní Lamhna was highlighting the importance of National Tree Week which is running all this week. State forestry company Coillte has donated 150,000 native tree saplings, which are being distributed for planting by local communities. The theme for National Tree Week this year is 'Biodiversity Begins with Trees'. The Tree Council is urging people to remember that trees are essential to the environment and they have the biggest role to play in slowing down biodiversity loss. They also provide food shelter and nesting materials for many species. Trees are also one of the most effective ways of tackling climate change because they remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They can also contribute to improved habitats, water quality and wellbeing. Community groups who want to plant trees in their local area this week can register with the Tree Council of Ireland. People interested in obtaining oak, birch, alder, or rowan saplings for their own local planting initiatives are invited to contact their local county council for further information. Keep up to date with all the latest Irish and international news and current affairs with http://www.rte.ie/news Follow us on twitter @rtenews and on Facebook   / rtenews