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John Martin
Executive
John Martin is the chief executive of the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland.
Notable Quotes
"This starts to take us in the right direction in terms of commitment towards planting trees in the wider countryside."View Story →
"We know there are kids out there who want to play for Ireland who haven't been approached in the past."View Story →
"It's a great testament to the resilience of nature."View Story →
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