The 2021 Christmas tree season begins

The Christmas tree season 2021 begins. Anyone who buys the Christmas tree from domestic producers strengthens the region, protects the climate and offers a special family event.

"The Christmas tree is not a disposable item, but part of our cultural landscape. A hectare of Christmas tree culture binds almost 150 tons of carbon dioxide (Co _{2 ). The region, avoids long transport routes, protects the climate and can bring a special family event to the start of the Christmas season with the handmade tree harvest, ”said the Minister for Nutrition, Rural Area and Consumer Protection Peter Hauk at the start of the Christmas tree season 2021.}

Around half of the 2.5 million Christmas trees sold in Baden-Württemberg comes from the country. The sale of Christmas trees is an important source of income for many agricultural and forestry companies. "When shopping, it pays off on certified goods and, for example, to the PEFC-logo or the" Christmas tree from Baden-Württemberg " The Christmas tree club , said Hauk. Another plus for Christmas trees from the region is the elimination of climate-damaging transports, because they are fresh because they are fresh because are harvested and their sale strengthens regional added value and business in rural areas.

turn the flood campaign

Only a few Christmas trees come directly from the forest. If you have the opportunity to get a tree from a forest owner or the forester on site or even to harvest yourself, you ensure a special experience and can take the opportunity to find out about the condition of our forests. Even if the situation in 2021 has a bit relaxed, the domestic forests suffer a lot from the consequences of climate change such as drought, storms and harmful organisms.

Background information and video clips on the condition of the forest, the valuable contribution of the forests and the commitment of the forester to make this valuable ecosystem fit for the future, you can find in the campaign "Turn the sheet-Together for the future of our forests" .