From KOB-TV.com - It's become a holiday tradition in some New Mexico national forests, but now the U.S. Forest service say it needs to stop.
The Forest service says for years, trees in the national forest have been decorated with tinsel, garland and edible decorations, but decorations are being left as trash and could be dangerous to wildlife.
While it may look festive, the forest service says none of it is good for wildfire and the edible treats aren't part of their natural diet, which could be harmful.
There are prohibitions against littering. Individuals could face a fine of $150 or more for leaving litter on the National Forest. More
Forest Service: Decorating national forest trees could be harmful to wildlife
Posted by
Michael Swickard
on Sunday, December 21, 2014