Trees are usually grown in rows so they get plenty of sunlight to form a symmetrical shape. Farm trees will be much more uniform in size and shape. If you go to a Christmas tree farm, you will be supporting your local community. Reducing competition allows for easier access to water, nutrients, and sunlight and reduces wildfire risk by providing less potential fuel for a fire. It provides more room for remaining trees to grow, which are less stressed and better situated to cope with disease and insects. There are lots of benefits of cutting down a live tree from the forest. The size of tree (diameter of the trunk at the base) may be regulated and gas powered tools (chainsaws) may not be allowed, so tools are limited to axes or handsaws. There may be areas where cutting is restricted or allowed only during a certain time. Some areas require a permit to cut down a tree (usually a nominal fee). If you want that extra sense of adventure, head into the woods, but be prepared. If you want to cut down your own tree, you can either go to a tree farm or venture into the woods to find your own. Trees are used to make sand and soil erosion barriers or placed in ponds for fish shelter. There are also thousands of Christmas tree recycling programs across the U.S. Once used, the tree can be chipped for mulch, burned, or land filled, where it will naturally break down over time. A fresh cut Christmas tree is recyclable and biodegradable. Each tree grows for an average of eight years. Planted like an agricultural crop, these trees provide wildlife habitat, air filtration and prevent soil erosion as they grow until they are harvested and replaced by another tree. Those farms grow approximately 350 million trees and employ over 100,000 people. alone, there are more than 15,000 Christmas tree farms. ![]() On the other hand, real Christmas trees are produced locally, from sunlight, rainfall and soil. Artificial trees are produced in overseas factories, with less stringent environmental regulations, poorer working conditions and lower wages. A there’s no better way to find the perfect real tree than getting out there and cutting down your own!Īrtificial trees will last for seven to ten years in your home, but centuries in a landfill. While there are benefits of artificial trees (convenience and accessibility), we hope you’ll consider a real tree this year, for environmental and economic reasons. When you choose a real tree over a plastic artificial one, you help both the environment and your community. ![]() While you might expect a pro-nature argument against cutting down a live tree, it’s actually the opposite. It’s a fun excuse for a little physical exercise in the great outdoors and wonderful reason for your family to spend some time together. Cutting down your own Christmas tree is a fun family tradition that gives you adventure, fresh air and a respect for nature.
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