Christmas tree consumers may be challenged again this year in finding a traditional tree due to a continuing supply shortage that can be attributed in part to climate change.
Christmas tree consumers may be challenged again this year in finding a traditional tree due to a continuing supply shortage that can be attributed in part to climate change.
Strain on supply has been building steadily the past few years due to everything from buyers’ increased interest in having real trees, to recovery from pandemic-induced shipping problems, fewer local farmers growing trees and climate change.
UBC faculty of forestry professor Dr. Richard Hamelin explains how climate change continues to plague the real Christmas tree market and what should be considered for improving the worldwide growing supply chain shortage.
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