N.Ireland
Modern Christmas tree production is an extremely sustainable and conservation friendly land management option.
Forestry
As the festive season gets into full swing, a new report has outlined the environmental impact of "real" Christmas trees.
Rural Life
Going to a Christmas tree farm wasn't really 'a thing' in Ireland when Karen and Justin Morton first opened their farm in 2005.
Under new Covid-19 retail guidelines, Christmas trees will be available to buy through the regular retail channels, Minister Hackett says.
The Irish Christmas Tree Growers (ICTG) group is expecting sales of trees in advance of Christmas to be in the region of 650,000.
The Garda Air Support unit will liaise with An Garda Síochána on the ground in tackling the theft of trees from Christmas tree farms.
Real Christmas tree sales have increased this season on Christmas 2017 levels, with most sellers reporting an increase in sales.
Consumers are encouraged to buy an Irish-grown Christmas tree this year by the ICTG - and look for the ‘Love a Real Tree’ label.
This year the Irish Christmas Tree Growers group is encouraging everyone to choose an Irish-grown tree, with the ‘Love a Real Tree’ label.
In 2016 over 40% of Irish households are expected to have a real Christmas tree in their homes for this festive season.
The Irish Christmas Tree Growers' Association has released a tips guide to choosing and maintaining your Christmas tree this festive season.
Environment
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Andrew Doyle, is urging people to buy a real Irish Christmas tree this year.
