Christmas Trees and the Environment
christmas trees and the environment
Real Christmas trees are grown on a farm just like any other crop. They are planted by farmers to be used specifically as Christmas trees. Close to half a billion trees are currently growing on tree farms in the U.S. alone. To ensure a constant supply, Christmas tree growers plant one to three new seedlings for every tree they harvest. While growing, real Christmas trees support life by absorbing carbon dioxide and other gasses to create fresh oxygen. The one million acres of Christmas trees in the U.S. translates into oxygen for 18 million people every day. Farms that grow Christmas trees stabilize soil, protect water supplies and provide refuge for wildlife.
Christmas trees are renewable
Christmas trees are more than just the celebration of life during the holidays, they're a source of life after it. Each year more consumers are discovering the recyclable, renewable benefits of real Christmas trees.
Real Christmas trees give back to the environment in many ways:
1. Christmas trees are 100% biodegradable. The trunk and branches can be used as mulch for gardens, parks or in animal stalls. The mulch provides a protective barrier for the roots of other plants and vegetation while preventing weeds from growing. The mulch then decomposes, providing the nutrients plants need to thrive.
2. Before recycling, Christmas trees can be used to make bird feeders, adding color and excitement to the winter garden. Use orange slices, suet and seed to attract the birds. They will come for the food and stay for the shelter in the branches.
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