From Holiday Symbol to Ecological Asset: Evaluating the Efficacy of Post-Consumer Christmas Tree Recycling as Artificial Habitat Structures in Freshwater Lentic Ecosystems
Abstract
The recycling of post-consumer natural Christmas trees (Picea, Abies, Pinus spp.) for aquatic habitat enhancement represents an innovative intersection of waste management and ecosystem restoration. This comprehensive review examines the theoretical foundations, implementation protocols, and ecological outcomes of Christmas tree recycling programs operated by federal, state, and local agencies across the United States.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fish Ecology and Management Studies
Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
Ecology and biodiversity studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026
- Language
- EN