Why You Must Get a Real Christmas Tree This Season This article can originally be found at http://arniejohnson70.newsvine.com/_news/2013/10/18/21020259-why-you-must-get-a-realchristmas-tree-this-season You are making an environmentally sound choice by going for a real Christmas tree. That said, you shouldn't wonder whether to go for a real one or a fake one. After all, the benefits of going for a real Christmas tree surpass those of a fake one. Bob Scott, the former president of NCTA (National Christmas Tree Association) asserts that indeed going for natural is minding your environment. He also notes that many consumers are showing a stronger preference for natural Christmas trees as compared to unreal ones. Several young families are attracted to the idea of celebrating Christmas the natural way, with a real tree at home, and that's the main reason why we have Christmas tree farms today. They stabilize the soil structure, protect water catchment areas and provide a rich habitat for wildlife. In addition to that, these trees create a scenic beauty which can be very attractive to look at. And quite often, Christmas trees are planted in soils that are not ideal for other crops. Just like normal trees, Christmas trees absorb carbon dioxide from the environment and emit fresh oxygen which we all need. This eliminates what is known as the earth-warming ''greenhouse effect''. It's remarkable to note that an acre of Christmas tree plantation produces oxygen for 18 people on a daily basis. Another fact to note is that for every one Christmas tree harvested, 3 are planted in its place to maintain the ecosystem. Real Christmas trees are viewed as an all-important recyclable resource. On the other hand, artificial Christmas trees which are mostly manufactured of plastics are often made from materials and plastics which are not bio-degradable. When disposed of, the artificial materials used to manufacture these trees will never deteriorate. The resulting effects impact negatively on the environment and will continue to last generations after generations. The advantage of real trees is that they are not disposed on landfills; rather, they are disposed of in ponds or lakes for small fish to survive. When planting them, many farmers use two to three year old seedlings and they don't use fertilizers whatsoever. They are renewable and recyclable, so they don't affect the environment And lastly, when going to buy your real tree, you have no choice but to get it from a reputable retailer. There are so many retailers out there who claim to sell good Christmas trees, but not all of them live by what they say. If you are not sure about a certain retailer you've come across online, it would be wise that you check their reputation online. People will always give feedback after purchasing from these individuals, and this should act as a guide to choosing your ultimate real Christmas tree retailer. For a fantastic Christmas Tree in the UK visit Welford Christmas Tree Farm.
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