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Christmas Tree Trade Grows Into Million Dollar Industry
The Christmas tree trade has progressed from household cutting to a million dollar industry. Balsam fir dominates about 60 percent of demand with spruce 25 percent and Douglas fir 10 percent. Major markets include New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, and Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis. Oregon, Washington and California ship Douglas fir to the Pacific coast and as far as Tucson and Austin. New York City consumes about 250 carloads yearly. two or three wholesalers handle major city demand, with many farmers selling their own trees. Foresters view the season as a forestry boon when trees are cut carefully to avoid waste, enabling sustainable yields and farmer income.
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