That's because Christmas tree growers nationwide have planted over one million acres of trees. Most of these trees are planted on marginal soil not suited for other forestry or agricultural purposes. Christmas trees are grown on farms and plantations for the specific purpose of being harvested as Christmas trees.

During their growth cycle they add beauty to the landscape, shelter for wildlife, and clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide laden air and sending out fresh oxygenated air. Environmental experts point out tree farms fight the greenhouse effect directly by providing cooling and air conditioning greenbelts in our hot cities and towns. These tree plantations would not exist without the demand for real Christmas trees.