What was the reason for tearing down the trees in the dunes by t

Sea Isle City - What was the reason for tearing down the trees in the dunes by the public restroom along the promenade? Hopefully additional tree seedlings and vegetation will be planted to help fortify the dune system. There's a large span of dunes along the promenade that contain only dune grass. Additional tree plantings would be beneficial wildlife habitat and dune fortification.