Severe Drought Threatens Future Christmas Tree Supply in Northeast

Northeast Christmas tree farmers face significant losses due to drought, with future shortages expected.

Drought conditions have resulted in the loss of up to 25% of young Christmas trees across the Northeast.
Farmers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania report seedlings dying from lack of water, impacting future harvests.
The drought is part of a broader trend of extreme weather linked to climate change, with last year seeing excessive rain.
Current mature trees remain unaffected, so consumers will not experience shortages or price hikes this season.
Experts predict the drought's impact will be felt in about a decade, as lost seedlings would have matured by then.