Nature and wildlife bodies should have resources to go green by example

The plan announced by forestry agency Coillte this week to turn some State forests into recreational areas is very welcome. The body also announced very laudable plans to encourage native species and support diversity.

These initiatives have, by reintroducing many people to the beauty and vitality of our natural world, the potential to help win hearts and minds so the climate action plan announced early this week might get the community buy-in essential to its delivery.