Council member John Henshaw has been the driving force behind “Roots in Resilience,” a citizen-driven initiative that seeks to restore and enhance the island’s vegetative character by introducing large, resilient, native trees and complementary vegetation to public roadways damaged or destroyed by recent storms. This long-term effort supports Sanibel’s identity as a sanctuary barrier island and strengthens the community’s ecological resilience.
How long-term is this project? The goal is to plant 50 native trees and other native vegetation every year for the next 50 years. Called “A 50/50 Tree Initiative,” it is also meant to celebrate the City’s 50th anniversary.
“With the 50th anniversary of Sanibel coming to a close, I hope to demonstrate that we are all committed to restoring the true beauty of our subtropical sanctuary island by raising funds to purchase 50 substantial trees and other vegetation each year for the next 50 years,” Henshaw said…