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Town reports tens of thousands of dune plantings; contractors planting sea oats, panicum to rebuild dunes
Summary
Town and contractor staff reported ongoing dune-vegetation plantings across Fort Myers Beach to rebuild berms: sea oats, bitter panicum, railroad vine and dune daisies were being planted in large numbers, with establishment expected over coming rainy seasons.
Chad, representing Chattahoochee environmental staff, told the council on Sept. 24 that contractors have installed large swaths of dune vegetation across Fort Myers Beach as part of the shore-renourishment effort.
Chad said crews have planted “low-profile” mixes of sea oats, bitter panicum (panicum amarum), railroad vine and dune daisies in large areas, including stretches from Bowditch (transcript: "Vowdich") to Crescent Park and south from near Wyndham to Island’s…
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