A Co Meath town is aiming to plant 10,000 native trees and shrubs over the next ten years.
The 10,000 Tree Elder Project is run by Trim Tidy Towns.
It will see a tree or shrub planted around the town and its environs for every citizen of Trim over a decade.
Six fruit trees were planted on Emmet Street to mark the launch of the project.
Organisers say they will work with landowners, residents' associations and others "to create a legacy of positive biodiversity and climate action that will span for many decades".
Vice-chair of Trim Tidy Towns, Cllr Ronan Moore said that by working with community and sporting groups, they have been able to identify planting sites for "native or near-native species of trees and hedging that are both beneficial for pollinators and suitable and appropriate for the locations chosen".
Anyone interested in taking part in the project is asked to get in touch with Trim Tidy Towns.
The project is part of the URBACT Integrated Action Plan, which aims to introduce the UN's Sustainable Development Goals on a local level.
Speaking at the tree planting today, Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Cllr Nick Killian, said the project was a "strong example whereby working together, local authorities, businesses and communities can create strong partnerships and collaborate closely to ensure the achievement and advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals".
