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Moore Tree Farm is donating Real Christmas Trees as part of the nationwide Trees for Troops program, sponsored by Christmas Tree Farmers of New York, the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and FedEx Corp.

This holiday season, 17,000 trees are expected to be delivered to U.S. military bases, as well as international shipments to military bases overseas. This total will put the program at more than 100,000 trees delivered since the beginning of the program in 2005. Consumers will also have the opportunity to purchase trees to donate to the program at various FedEx trailer drop locations across the nation.

“People appreciate the sacrifices military members and their families make each and every day,” says Dick Moore, President of the National Christmas Tree Association and co-owner of Moore Tree Farm LLC in Groton, N.Y. “And, as Christmas Tree farmers, we want to provide a little Christmas spirit and maybe start a new tradition with military families to be able to experience a traditional Christmas with a Real Tree.”


“Trees for Troops is a great program! It is a win-win-win situation for everyone involved,” says Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Chair Nigel Manley, a Christmas Tree grower in Bethlehem, N.H. “Christmas Tree growers love doing something for a cause, the military is appreciative of what they receive and FedEx makes it so easy for everyone involved.”

The collection and delivery of trees will take place from the end of November through the beginning of December. Consumers may make contributions to the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation or can make a $10 donation via their mobile phone by texting the word ‘TREE’ to 50555.

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