Fort Myers Beach received $37,500 from the federal government to plant 75 Royal Palm trees at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus. The money came from the U.S. Forest Service through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This planting effort is part of recovery work after Hurricane Ian.
“Town staff are committed to planting as many Florida-friendly trees as possible for the benefit of our residents, visitors, and wildlife,” said Chadd Chustz, Environmental Project Manager for the town, according to Gulf Coast News. “The palm tree planting at Bay Oaks is just the first installation of many more canopy trees planned for town parks, beach access points, and other municipal properties as we continue recovering from recent hurricanes.”
These trees help the community and the environment, help fight the urban heat island effect, and provide shade and cool the air. The trees will also help manage stormwater and improve water quality…