If you’re wondering what to do with your natural Christmas tree, you can dispose of it through Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s Christmas for the Fishes program and help create a habitat for fish.
According to a news release, the donated trees are collected by fisheries personnel and then bundled to create fish attractors that will be submerged in lakes across the state. Officials say these brush reefs provide new cover for all fish and nursery habitat for young fish. They also attract baitfish and algae, providing food for young fish and other aquatic organisms.
Officials add the Christmas tree reefs provide new life to lakes whose cover is dwindling because of natural degeneration of existing woody habitat.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources officials say trees must be stripped of lights, ornaments, tinsel, garland, and any other decorations. Natural Christmas trees will be accepted by Fish and Wildlife from Wednesday, December 26, through January 15 at 39 drop-off locations in 34 counties across the state, including Christian, Trigg, and Lyon.
In Christian County, Christmas trees can be dropped off at the Hopkinsville Walmart on Clinic Drive in the grassy area on the right side.
In Trigg County, you can dispose of your tree at the West Cadiz Park day use area located at South Jefferson Street next to the fishing pond.
And in Lyon County, Christmas trees can be dropped off at the Old Kuttawa Recreation Area parking lot near the swimming beach located at 2856 Lake Barkley Drive.
