Tree Removal in Bokeelia, Pine Island, FL

Bokeelia and the rest of Pine Island

Pine Island has four unincorporated communities: St. James City, Pineland, Bokeelia and Pine Island Center. Matlacha is on its own island but is also part of the community. Much of the island is zoned agricultural, and there are no traffic lights (Museum of the Islands; see also the Greater Pine Island Civic Association). For a tree company, that means a long drive in, so give your exact address when you ask for a quote.

Bigger lot? Check the Pine Island permit threshold

Lee County's Vegetation Removal Permit guide sets a lower clearing threshold for Pine Island than for most of the county. Single-family lots over 2 acres on Pine Island fall under the permit rules, compared with 5 acres or more elsewhere in unincorporated Lee County. If you plan to clear a larger part of a big parcel, ask before work starts: Lee County Environmental Sciences at 239-533-8585 or [email protected]. Cape Coral's rules don't apply in Bokeelia.

Mangrove shorelines

Many waterfront lots in Bokeelia have mangroves. These are covered by state rules, not ordinary tree rules. Under FDEP's guidance, homeowners may trim mangroves in a riparian fringe only within height limits, and taller ones need a Professional Mangrove Trimmer (FDEP mangrove FAQ). Read our mangrove trimming guide before you ask for any work near the shore.

Before the next storm

Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NHC). On an island, getting help can take longer after a big storm, so having weak trees near the house looked at earlier in the year makes sense. After a storm, Lee County asks for vegetative debris to be stacked at the curb in its own unbagged pile, away from power lines and hydrants.

Palms and lines

LCEC serves Pine Island. They say palms cause more than 50 percent of vegetation-caused outages for their customers and ask people to call them, not a contractor, about palms within 10 feet of a line. LCEC may prune or remove those palms at no cost (LCEC TreeWise brochure).

How the matching works

1. Tell us about the job on the short form or by calling (239) 268-6544.
2. We pass it along to an independent local company that covers your area.
3. The company contacts you, looks at the site if needed and gives you its own quote.
4. You decide. There is no obligation to hire.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to remove trees in Bokeelia?

Bokeelia is unincorporated Lee County. Lee County's rules list single-family lots over 2 acres on Pine Island among the cases that need a Vegetation Removal Permit. Confirm your parcel with Lee County Environmental Sciences at 239-533-8585 or [email protected].

Can I clear the mangroves behind my house?

Generally not without following FDEP's rules. Trimming has height limits, and taller mangroves need a Professional Mangrove Trimmer. See FDEP's mangrove FAQ.

A palm is touching the power line. What do I do?

Don't trim it yourself or hire someone to. Call LCEC at 239-656-2300. They may prune or remove palms near their lines at no cost.

Do companies come to the north end of the island?

We pass your request to independent companies that serve Pine Island. Travel can affect scheduling, so share your address up front.

Related pages

• Tree removal in Pine Island & Matlacha
• Mangrove trimming rules
• Palm tree removal
• What affects tree removal cost

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Cape Coral Tree Removal is a free referral service operated by Maydin Media LLC. We do not perform tree work, set prices, or employ the contractors. We connect you with independent local tree service companies who call you back with their own quote. Requesting a quote is free and there is no obligation to hire.