Residents throughout Missouri can "regift" their trees rather than letting them rot in landfills, thanks to a program through MDC. The trees offer numerous benefits for wildlife, including acting as prime fish habitats when sunk in lakes, used as fresh organic matter when mulched, or providing cover to wildlife when left to decompose on property.

Before you bid "fir-well" to your Christmas tree, consider how you can recycle your holiday decoration instead of throwing it in a landfill.