One Million Trees in a day is a
non profit, all Ireland community and environmental initiative which seeks to
plant one million young native trees at sites across the island of Ireland
during a twenty four hour period on the 22nd and 23rd of March.
"The One Million Trees
project is a great idea that gives communities across this island the pitch to aid
their environment by planting natives trees on a given day in March," Mr
O' Connell said. " Over 1500
landowners have agreed to accommodate trees and it's clear that the target of
1,000 acres of land needed is now very achievable. Trees are being placed on land owned by the
state, private landowners, schools, colleges, farmers, councils and community
groups across the 32 counties of Ireland."
"The scheme, which is still
accepting applications, is offering up to two hundred free native trees for
landowners who are willing to accommodate them.
Farmers is particular are
reacting to this generous offer, growing saplings on hedges, ditches and unused
land. This is allowing the initiative to
reach its true goal which is to provide a valuable sustainable ecosystem for
future generations of Irish people to enjoy."
"Recently I spoke at the
United Ireland Conference in Dublin on the possibility of a border poll in the
near future and reunification. There are
people across this island who long to see national unity. There are also people who don't believe it is
possible. The truth is the border has
already ceased to exist in many areas and groups as diverse as One Million
Trees, the GAA, Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann and the Irish Rugby team are operating
on an All Ireland basis. These groups
are proving everyday that a united Ireland would in fact function efficiently
and pragmatically."
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