Hurricane Helene Forest Recovery Workshop

(Updated: May 9, 2025, 6:09 a.m.)
Roadside hillside with numerous fallen trees and standing leafless trunks beneath cloudy sky

Forest landowners suffered a tremendous loss of investment when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000 acres of forestland. Many have been scrambling to determine what options are available to restore their forests to something desirable and manageable. NC State Extension Forestry, in conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service, is presenting a workshop on Wednesday, May 14th from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Bowman Middle School, located at 410 S Mitchell Ave., Bakersville, NC 28705.

We will cover several topics that will help landowners recover more successfully.

Topics addressed will be:
  • Taxes and Investment Decisions in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
  • Cost Share Opportunities and Resources Available for Recovery
  • Forest Management After Hurricane Helene
  • Wildfire Risk Reduction and Mitigation After Hurricane Helene
There is no cost for this event. All participants should register for the workshop by calling the Mitchell County office at (828) 688-4811. For more information, please contact Western Area Forestry Agent Nathan Gatlin via email at npgatlin@ncsu.edu or by phone at (336) 651-7330.

This event is partnered with:

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