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Photo: 100 Beach Plum Trees Planted in Ocean City, New Jersey
The City of Ocean City's Shade Tree Committee and Coastal conservation Commission co-sponsored
beach plum planting along the dunes on the 12th to 14th Street beaches on Tuesday, October 24, 2006.
The 100 trees were planted by student volunteers from the environmental clubs of Winslow Twp. High School
and Ocean City High School as part of "Make a Difference Day". By planting the trees along the boardwalk,
the students will help raise awareness of the beach plum and its rich history. In addition to providing
dune stabilization, the trees will also provide fruit for the CMC Beach Plum Association's project that
aims to create a trademarked brand of Cape May county "boardwalk" beach plums that will eventually be found
in local boutiques and bed & breakfast inns.
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