How to Find a Locally Grown Christmas Tree
Last month, I did a little research to find out if I was breaking any “green laws” with my yearly real Christmas tree. It may seem counter-intuitive, but I discovered that many environmentalists are pro-real Christmas trees over artificial trees. Why is it considered more environmentally friendly to cut down trees than have an artificial tree that can be used year after year?
- Most Christmas trees are grown on tree farms - they are considered an agricultural product. They are sustainable, and for each tree that is cut, at least one more tree is planted.
- Tree farms are usually planted on soil that doesn’t support other types of agriculture.
In the US there are about 1 million acres dedicated to tree farming. Each acre provides enough oxygen for 18 people.
