#natural trees

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The tradition of the Christmas tree originated in eastern Europe more than 500 years ago. Today, it has become a thriving industry, employing nearly 100,000 people and generating almost $2 billion in revenue annually. Approximately 25-30 million natural Christmas trees are harvested each year, with about 30 percent coming from the Pacific Northwest. Sales of real Christmas trees have increased by nearly 20 percent since 2020, and artificial trees are also popular.

While artificial trees have faced criticism for the chemicals used in their production and their environmental impact, live trees also have their drawbacks.

via The Toxic Truth About Your Christmas Tree

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Tree roots following the pattern of concrete footpaths

[zegalba]

Naoki Ito: Urban Nature (2009)

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by elliothawkey

[cindca]

"The Forest"

An illustration I painted and turned into an animated gif. This was very tedious but I like how it turned out.

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early fall in chinese suzhou gardens by 飞行圆

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[litaesthete]

hearts in trees ♡

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Fontainebleau State Park, Louisiana by Lana Gramlich

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Warped medullary rays found on pieces of wood that resemble animals

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by lhackett