Michigan ranks fourth (4 million trees in 1998) among all states in the production of real Christmas trees, but grows a larger variety (13) of Christmas trees than any other state. – change to Michigan ranks third {2.4 million trees in 2002} among all states in the production of real Christmas trees, but grows a larger variety{13}of Christmas trees than any other state.
59 percent of real Christmas trees harvested are recycled in community programs. –change to 93% of real Christmas tree consumers recycle their tree in community recycling programs, their garden or backyard.
