As the holiday season closes, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) hopes residents will donate their live Christmas tree to fish and wildlife in their area as a natural, year-round shelter.
Salvador Mondragon, MDC fisheries management biologist, said Christmas trees can easily be used to improve habitat in ponds, lakes, or even a backyard.
“Natural habitat is always preferred over artificial structures, and that makes live Christmas trees a great option,” he said. “Especially when larger trees aren’t available.
