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Coillte Christmas tree depots will be opening from 4^th December with 18 depots around the country selling a variety of Christmas trees.

A real Christmas tree is a renewable, recyclable resource and it's all biodegradable.  The amount of carbon given off as the tree decomposes is equal to the amount of CO₂ it stored in its lifetime.

By buying a real tree, people are also doing their bit for environment.  In these days of increased CO₂ emissions, trees are needed more than ever to counteract the impact of these emissions. 

The main species of Christmas tree grown in Ireland are Noble fir and Nordman Fir.  These  popular types of Christmas trees have a dark green colour and their distinctive fragrance will add that special Christmas atmosphere to your home.

For more information on the location of Coillte's Christmas tree depots log on to www.coillte.ie.

 

ENDS

 

For further information, please contact:

Gráinne Hogan, Public Relations Executive, Tel: 01 2011178/086-8213147 or email: grainne.hogan@coillte.ie

 

 

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Notes for Editors: 

Coillte is a commercial company operating in forestry, land based businesses, energy and panel products. The company, which today employs over 1,200 people, was established in 1989 and owns over 445,000 hectares of land, approximately 7% of the land cover in Ireland.  

 

 For information about Coillte Christmas Trees please click here