The parties responsible for cutting about 500 mangrove trees in Daytona is starting to pay the price. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a consent order to fine SB Tree Service $6,000. The Holly Hill company’s workers chainsawed the 8-foot-tall mangroves to a height of only 3.5 feet to improve a homeowner’s view in Wilbur-by-the-Sea, but didn’t have required permits or training. The mangrove trees were cut in early January, causing an outcry from residents and environmental advocates. Three parties were determined responsible: the Wilbur Improvement Association, which is the homeowners association; SB Tree Service; and Peter Zarcone, the individual who hired the tree trimming company. The state-protected trees are known to foster important habitats for fish and birds. They’re considered to be of great ecological importance, which is why they’re monitored closely by the DEP.