![]() ![]() Transporting a tree can contribute to its overall carbon footprint, so buying a tree that's locally grown can help keep its carbon footprint down. But once the tree is chopped down, it slowly starts releasing emissions back into the atmosphere. During this time it has a positive impact on the environment because it absorbs carbon from the atmosphere and nitrogen from the soil. It takes up to 12 years to grow a typical Christmas tree. Around seven million Christmas trees are bought in the UK each year, with roughly three-quarters being grown here. ![]() ![]() But what impact does the Christmas tree have on the environment and should you go fake or fir? We're putting the Christmas tree to the test.įirst up, the natural tree. It's the ultimate Christmas decoration and British people buy millions of them every year. ![]()
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