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Stock photo. By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostWith the Christmas holiday officially behind us, many people will be disposing of their natural Christmas trees over the next few days.The Missouri Department of Conservation says there a number of things you can do with your old tree rather than just having it sit in your backyard or on the curb.MDC Spokesperson Lucas Bond says getting rid of the tree can be kind of a sad reminder that the holiday season is ending."But, hey, why not be happy about it?" Bond said. "You can recycle your Christmas tree, give back to nature and just go outside and enjoy the outdoors while doing so."Trees can be weighted and sunk in ponds and lakes as fish habitat. Or, they can be placed in yards to shelter certain wildlife like rabbits. Trees can also be used for kindling to start fires. Some woodworkers save the trunks of Christmas trees to build outdoor benches and chairs.The city of St. Joseph will provide a disposal site for trees at the Dr

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