Tree Day benefit for students
He said Tree Day would benefit more than 450,000 primary school students nationwide in learning about trees.
“It has been said that ‘he who plants a tree plants a hope’. It is my hope events like Tree Week will help to plant the seed of a tree culture in Ireland.
Mr Browne said now is the time for farmers and landowners to plant their lands. The combination of grants of 100% of establishment costs, tax-free premiums and the single-payment concession mean forestry is an attractive option.
