Hope for Wildlife gives second life to Christmas trees

Recycling trees in the Maritimes Old Christmas trees are put to good use by farms and sanctuaries around the Maritimes.

Any Nova Scotians looking to toss away their Christmas trees after packing up the decorations is asked to drop it off to a non-profit group dedicated to animals.

Hope for Wildlife in Seaforth is asking people to donate their Christmas trees for their animals.

“It provides a lot of shelter for the animals,” said Lindsay Macaulay, wildlife nutritionist. “A vital part of (the animals’) rehabilitation is moving from the indoor to outdoor unit. These trees provide a lot of shelter for that. It keeps them nice and safe from the elements.”

Macaulay said the trees also help animals undergoing rehabilitation the chance to build up their muscle strength by climbing and perching on the former Christmas centrepieces.

“They also provide food for the animals,” Macaulay said. “Our porcupines love to strip the bark.”

Donations will be accepted until Jan. 1. Trees can be dropped off at 5909 Highway 207.

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