In 2013, a UK beach began planting discarded Christmas trees to trap blowing sand; by 2026, the project had created 90 metres of new dunes that help defend homes from flooding
- More than 2,000 Christmas trees were planted at St Annes beach in February 2026.
- (Photo: .visitstannes.info)Discarded Christmas trees are being used to help protect homes and businesses along the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, UK.
- Since the project began in 2013, old Christmas trees have been placed on St Annes beach to trap wind-blown sand and help build wider sand dunes.
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- More than 2,000 Christmas trees were planted at St Annes beach in February 2026.
- (Photo: .visitstannes.info)Discarded Christmas trees are being used to help protect homes and businesses along the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, UK.
- Since the project began in 2013, old Christmas trees have been placed on St Annes beach to trap wind-blown sand and help build wider sand dunes.
Sources: Times of India