The Woodland Trust has secured £40,000 to deliver wooded landscapes throughout Northern Ireland.

The wooded landscapes will be better able to withstand and recover quickly from environmental pressures such as tree disease and climate change.

The funding is part of the Environment Fund managed by Department of Environment (DOE) which has been made available to eligible organisations to protect and improve habitats, the quality of air and water, promote health, wellbeing, resource efficiency and sustainable economic development and access to the natural environment.

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Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "Creating paths through the woodlands will enhance public access. This will draw more people to get out and enjoy the nature and wildlife of the area. Communities will have a greater understanding and appreciation of their natural environment and become actively involved in conserving and restoring it."

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