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Real Christmas Trees Are Good for the Economy, Environment
USAgNet - 12/08/2016

Meeting consumer demands for real Christmas trees won't be a problem this year due to ideal weather conditions. Cheryl Nicholson of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association says there are plenty of trees available at tree farms throughout the state.

"It's a great year for families to venture out to get a real Christmas tree," Nicholson said. "There are more than 850 Christmas tree farms in Wisconsin and with nearly perfect weather this past summer, the trees look great."

Besides creating memories and family traditions, cutting a real tree benefits the economy and environment because they absorb carbon dioxide and other gases, and emitting fresh oxygen. And for every real Christmas tree harvested, two to three seedlings are planted.

Even after Christmas, the real trees can be recycled into mulch to be used on trails or gardens. Some cut trees are used as soil erosion barriers, wildlife habitats or placed in ponds for fish shelters.

"The sale of Christmas trees and wreaths generates tens of millions of dollars for Wisconsin's economy and thousands of residents are employed in the industry," added Nicholson. "Many tree farms offer gift shops, farm animals, reindeer, bonfires, hot chocolate, wagon rides and other activities, which give families a great winter-time ag-tourism trip."

According to the most recent agricultural census, Wisconsin is fifth in the nation in the number of trees cut and acres in production. More than 600,000 evergreens are harvested each fall.


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