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1. A tree stand, comprising:
a fluid reservoir having a base and a surrounding wall; a tree retaining member formed at the base of the fluid reservoir,
wherein the tree retaining member is configured to hold a tree inserted therein by resisting lifting of a tree inserted therein relative to the tree stand, without using moveable mechanical means comprising screws or bolts; and strengthening means formed from shaped portions of the base of the fluid reservoir and configured to extend from the tree retaining member toward the wall of the fluid reservoir, wherein the strengthening means is spaced from the wall of the fluid reservoir. |