Oh Christmas Tree: A Guide Comparing Organic and Conventional Christmas Trees

Is your decked-out tree also filled with pesticides and chemicals?

By Jim Minick
November/December 2003

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On Christmas morning when the family is gathered around the tree, the last thing on your mind is pesticides. Unfortunately, many tree farming practices degrade the environment and disrupt natural ecosystems. A few Christmas tree growers, however, challenge these conventional practices by foregoing harmful chemicals.

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