{"id":4350,"date":"2019-04-20T11:21:01","date_gmt":"2019-04-20T11:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.keepkilkennybeautiful.com\/?p=4350"},"modified":"2019-04-19T11:34:10","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T11:34:10","slug":"plant-for-the-planet-and-treeplanting-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.keepkilkennybeautiful.com\/?p=4350","title":{"rendered":"Plant for the Planet and treeplanting week"},"content":{"rendered":"

KKB and Dukesmeadows residents\u00a0 participated in a UN-backed global initiative which is being spearheaded in Ireland by the charity Crann, Trees for Ireland<\/strong> through their easy treesie<\/strong> project. With support from Kilkenny County Council, children are assisted in planting native and naturalised trees in their local area. Kilkenny City\u00a0 was selected for a ceremonial tree planting in advance of Earth Day next Monday . This project will assist in providing a shelter belt and wildlife corridor, capture carbon and of course beautify our area.The fruit trees are also very important for our wildlife and pollinators.<\/p>\n

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Fruit tree planting at Dukesmeadows<\/p><\/div>\n

Many children around the country have already had a chance to join in this environmental learning opportunity, planting over 14,000 trees in their local parks, community gardens, roadside verges and hospitals as part of the challenge for Ireland\u2019s children to plant a million trees by 2023.<\/p>\n

The trees have been specially selected by the team of specialists in easy treesie – Crann. Joining in this activity ties in with many curriculum objectives at local schools and will assist in their winning the International Green Flags.<\/p>\n

There was a presentation at Dukesmeadows during the planting on the subject of trees and their importance for our city\u00a0 by Orla Farrell of Crann . A great planting was has by all.\u00a0 Our\u00a0 children will have the opportunity to benefit from the fruit<\/strong> of their labours for many years to come.<\/p>\n

KKB have been working with many groups throughout Kilkenny over the last number of years to plant\u00a0 hundreds of fruit trees and bushes\u00a0 suitable for their location.A number of community orchards have already been established and additional orchards are being planned. This action\u00a0 continue over the next number of years. Residents associations and voluntary groups who would like to participate in this action are more than welcome to contact KKB for the next planting season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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