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1. A tree stand, comprising:
a fluid reservoir comprising a base having a bottom wall and a side wall and a tree retaining member, wherein strengthening means are provided directly from the fluid reservoir to the tree retaining member, the strengthening means comprising continuously enclosed hollow ribs extending across the bottom wall from the side wall to the tree retaining member, wherein the ribs comprise guiding means arranged to, in use, assist in the association of a tree with the tree retaining member, and wherein the guiding means comprise at least one guiding surface arranged at an angle to the tree retaining member. |