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State begins search for 2024 Christmas tree

By The Alpena News 1 min read

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget is looking for its 2024 Christmas tree to be displayed at the capitol.

For a tree to be considered, it must meet the following criteria.

Must be a spruce or fir.

Must be at least 60 feet tall with a maximum crown of 24 feet and a maximum trunk diameter of 30 inches.

Must be easy access to the road, with no interference from wires.

Must be available at no cost.

The deadline for tree nominations is Aug.19. Individuals who want to nominate a tree are asked to email their name, telephone number, a photograph of the tree, and information about its size and location to ChristmasTree@michigan.gov. Tree nominations can also be mailed to the address below.

Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget

Building Operations Division

P.O. Box 30026

Lansing, MI 48909

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