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Give yourself and your family the gift of a real Christmas tree this year. Oklahoma Forestry Services is, once again, encouraging Oklahomans to experience the many benefits of a real tree, including:

R - Recycling opportunities such as making mulch for gardening or chipping for hiking trails and playground materials.

E ??" Environmental benefits of a real tree include supplying oxygen, absorbing carbon and providing wildlife habitat.

A ??"After the holidays, you don't have to find a place to store a real tree.

L ??" Locally grown trees support Christmas tree farmers across the state.

T ??" Two or three more trees will be planted for each harvested Christmas tree.

R ??"Real trees give you a unique Christmas tree every year.

E - Every tree at a Christmas tree farm is planted for the purpose of becoming someone's Christmas tree.

E ??" Experience a fun, family outing by visiting a Christmas tree farm to choose your tree. Many offer wreaths and greenery for sale along with free hot chocolate.

S - You can't beat the scent and beauty of a real tree!

???Consider getting a real Christmas tree this year,??? said State Forester George Geissler. ???It's good for the environment, our local economy and it's a fun holiday experience for your family to pick out a special tree together.???

For more information about where to purchase an Oklahoma-grown tree and how to care for it, visit Oklahoma Forestry Services' website at www.forestry.ok.gov/christmas-trees. Additional resources include the Oklahoma Christmas Tree Association at www.okchristmastrees.com and Christmas tree farms are listed under Specialty Crops on the Oklahoma agritourism website at www.oklahomaagritourism.com.