Each year a different state provides the tree that serves as our nation's Capitol Holiday Tree. After a long journey from forest to city, the tree stands on the west lawn of the United States Capitol to be decorated with over 10,000 lights and 5,000 ornaments and enjoyed by thousands over the holiday season. To qualify, the tree must be a native species to the state of origin, be at least 65 feet tall, in good health with good color and form. In addition, this tree must come from a National Forest. Last year, The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company had the opportunity to assist the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) with this project. Bartlett's role would be to apply an anti-desiccant treatment, in addition to carefully rigging and cutting of the Capitol Holiday Tree.
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