Live Christmas trees for the holidays: where to buy legally and how much does it cost?
Kyiv • UNN
In Ukraine, the "Christmas tree campaign" has begun with the sale of 200 thousand Christmas trees from official plantations. Each legal Christmas tree will have a special tag with a barcode, and prices start from 135 UAH per meter.
In Ukraine, the annual "Christmas tree campaign" has started, Foresters grow and harvest Christmas trees on special plantations and during logging of forest care, writes UNN with reference to Mindovkill.
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In addition to produced trees, they are also available in pots. In general, this year they plan to prepare about 200 thousand. This is half as much as before the full-scale invasion.
How can I determine that a Christmas tree is legal?
Each tree has a special tag with a barcode containing information about the place of harvesting, logging and its subordination. The presence of labeling ensures that the tree is grown without harm to nature, and the funds from its sale replenish the community budget.
How much do live Christmas trees cost this year?
You can buy a Christmas tree directly in forest districts or on the trading platforms of Forestry enterprises at lower prices than in the markets. This year, the cost remains unchanged: 135 UAH for a tree with a height of 1 m (the price depends on the region).
Mindovkill also noted that administrative and criminal liability is provided for illegal cutting of Christmas trees.
recall
The patrol police of the Kiev region advises buying Christmas trees only at official fairs. all trees must be chipped, have documents, and be sold in a fenced area with relevant information.
