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The Christmas tree which is the focal point of the festive season has had a very eventful nine or 10 years before reaching your living room.

Christmas is a very special occasion and will be treasured moreso this year when celebrating with family and loved ones - to that effect, erecting a real Christmas tree at the heart of your home is the ideal way to celebrate the festive season.

Ireland has both the most suitable land and climate in Europe for growing trees. Interestingly, however, we are the least wooded country in Europe, with a tree cover of almost 11 per cent compared with the EU average of 31 per cent. Wood imports into Europe are the second biggest commodity import after oil. As a consequence, a major effort has been made over the last two decades to encourage farmers and landowners to plant in order to reduce this massive import bill. Forestry has become a much more attractive option for farmers and it can contribute greatly to the overall farming enterprise providing multiple benefits.