It’s the second time in recent years that Alaska has provided what’s known as “The People’s Tree.”
A dog gets a walk on a trail near the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center and the Tongass National Forest in a steady downpour on Thursday, October 22, 2015. rainforest, known for old-growth trees, will adorn the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. It continues a tradition that began in 1970, according to a“I am excited to announce that Alaska’s Tongass National Forest has been chosen to provide this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree to grace the West Lawn,” said Sen.
“It’s an honor to have the 2024 U.S. Capitol tree come from Alaska,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in the statement. “With over 22 million acres of pristine wilderness, Alaska’s forests not only symbolize the grandeur of our nation but also embody the spirit of resilience and unity.”harvested U.S. Forest Service engine captain Dan Osborn cuts the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in the Chugach National Forest on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.
The Tongass National Forest, at 17 million acres, is the largest national forest in America and has long been at the center of a political tug-of-war.to create a conservation education campaign tied to the project. The Society of American Foresters and Alaska Geographic will also support a “whistlestop tour” to communities across the country as the tree is transported from Alaska to Washington, D.C., the statement said.
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