Sanibel-Captiva - Island Reporter, Islander and Current

CEPD launches Australian pine removal program

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) announced a new program for property owners. The CEPD was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

FDOT to replace invasive Australian pine trees with native plants on the Wabasso Causeway

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The removal of the large Australian pine trees at the Wabasso Causeway park seems to have little effect on the fishing. "It's a little easier (to get to the shoreline)," said ...
Bradenton Herald

Manatee OKs more Coquina Beach parking lot upgrades. More trees need to be removed

The success of the first phase of the Coquina Beach parking lot project encouraged Manatee County officials to approve the second phase, as well. The Board of County Commissioners hesitated to approve ...
The Conversation

Backyard gardeners around the world are helping to save Australia’s deeply ancient Wollemi pine

Heidi Zimmer is a Senior Scientist in the NSW Government Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. She receives funding from the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and NSW Government Saving ...