Wilmington StarNews
Southeastern North Carolina beach residents have donated their Christmas trees for a project the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society is working on for dune preservation efforts.
The Oak Island Public Works Department is assisting the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society in taking Christmas tree donations.
Rosanne Fortner, Oak Island Beach Preservation chairwoman, said more than 150 trees have been dropped off at the public parking lot east of the Oak Island Pier. Those who still have a tree to give can drop theirs off anytime through Jan. 30 at 604 Ocean Drive.
Impacts of dune preservation on beaches, wildlife
“The trees help the dunes by trapping windblown sand, just like a sand fence does,” Fortner said.