{"id":1995,"date":"2023-12-12T23:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T22:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/bog-pine-as-a-christmas-tree\/"},"modified":"2024-02-04T10:01:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T09:01:58","slug":"bog-pine-as-a-christmas-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/en\/bog-pine-as-a-christmas-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Bog pine as a Christmas tree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Christmas trees are a tradition that is firmly associated with the festive season. However, awareness of environmental issues and sustainability has increased in recent years. In this context, there is a fascinating alternative to the traditional Christmas tree: the pine from the peatland. Why could this unusual choice enrich your Christmas celebrations as a festive centerpiece?<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-951e5f81\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-951e5f81\" src=\"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A5651.jpeg\" alt=\"2i3a5651\" title=\"2I3A5651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A5651.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A5651-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A5651-1199x800.jpeg 1199w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A5651-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Compared to conventionally grown Christmas trees, using a pine tree from the peatland offers an environmentally friendly option. These trees only grow in the peatland when it is too dry and even dry out the wetland because they evaporate a lot of water. So why not simply use a bog pine as a Christmas tree?<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6d83886a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6d83886a\" src=\"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4755.jpeg\" alt=\"2i3a4755\" title=\"2I3A4755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4755.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4755-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4755-1199x800.jpeg 1199w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4755-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>NABU Osnabr\u00fcck has been offering this for years. So we decided without further ado to drive to the peatland together with Frank Kurrat, the managing director of our premium sponsor Interseroh+, and help load the tractor. Dozens of trees were transported to Osnabr\u00fcck and distributed there in return for donations.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-81224f09\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-81224f09\" src=\"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4463.jpeg\" alt=\"2i3a4463\" title=\"2I3A4463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4463.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4463-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4463-1199x800.jpeg 1199w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4463-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>While we didn&#8217;t get cold during the hard work despite the sub-zero temperatures, we were also able to enjoy the winter in the peatland with fluffy snowflakes and share our knowledge about wetlands with a few people. The small peatland lakes slowly freeze over and form a beautiful panorama with the snow. An amazingly changeable and beautiful nature!<\/p>\n\n<p>Choosing a Christmas tree from the peatland may seem unusual, but it can be a fulfilling and meaningful choice that enhances your celebrations while emphasizing the importance of nature conservation. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6fa64d3a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6fa64d3a\" src=\"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4419-1.jpeg\" alt=\"2i3a4419 1\" title=\"2I3A4419-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4419-1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4419-1-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4419-1-1199x800.jpeg 1199w, https:\/\/missiontomarsh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2I3A4419-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Would you also like to have a sustainable Christmas tree in your living room next year? 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