Cape Coral rejects $377K urban forestry master plan

Cape Coral rejects $377K urban forestry master plan

Cape Coral hired City Arborist Omar Leon to lead its Urban Forestry Program, and his work has earned praise from city officials and residents. At the July 16 City Council meeting, Leon was credited for helping the city gain recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City of the World through his efforts to develop and manage trees and green spaces. But Council balked at a recommendation from Leon and city staff to develop a Cape Coral U…