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Sea Grape and Palm Root Reburial After Hurricane Beach Erosion

Restore Original Grade

Hurricane Omar exposed sea grape and palm roots on St. Martin. The only remedy: bring sand back to pre-storm level around each trunk.

Critical Rules

Use native beach sand—no imported topsoil.
Do NOT cut exposed roots. Severing them stresses or kills the tree.
For palms, covering the root initiation zone is essential for stability.

Local Help

Engage community labor. Even partial reburial improves survival odds significantly.

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