The Town of Fort Myers Beach has taken another significant step in its long-term recovery and environmental restoration efforts with the planting of 75 Royal Palm trees at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, made possible through $37,500 in grant funding from the U.S. Forest Service, facilitated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
This tree-planting initiative is part of a broader effort to restore Fort Myers Beach’s tree canopy, which suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Ian and subsequent storm events. The project supports both environmental resilience and community recovery by reintroducing vegetation that provides long-term ecological, aesthetic and quality-of-life benefits.
The Town extends its sincere appreciation to its U.S. Congressional delegation, including Byron Donalds, for supporting and helping secure federal funding dedicated to post-disaster environmental restoration. This investment reflects a shared commitment to rebuilding Fort Myers Beach in a way that is stronger, greener, and more resilient than before…