Panama City tree giveaways contribute to ongoing reforestation initiative
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City is taking steps towards a greener future with its reforestation initiative.
The Panama City Parks, Culture, and Recreation Department gave away 500 trees at Daffin Park to Bay County residents on Saturday morning.
The giveaway featured Florida Elm and Live Oak trees, limited to two per household.
It was the second tree giveaway this year. But it's only the start of the city's five-year reforestation initiative to restore the tree canopy destroyed by Hurricane Michael.
Panama City hosting second 2025 tree giveaway Saturday
The giveaways have already proven to be a huge success in the community.
'It's very important because we've lost over 80% of our canopy because of the hurricane. So, this is just a small part for us to be able to give back to the community. It's been great. The one that we did in January, the first one that we did, we had a really great turnout. And I think it's even bigger this time,' Parks, Culture, & Recreation Department special event & budget administrator Angie Bates said.
If you missed Saturday's giveaway, there's still plenty of time to take advantage of the free trees.
The next one is April 26th at the Oaks by the Bay Park.
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