The results of Hurricane Helene will be felt in the region for many years to come. Historic flooding, landslides and debris flow impacted areas adjacent to creeks, rivers and drainage areas. Downed trees, at all elevations, contributed to widespread road blockages, power outages and more.

The NC Forest Damage Appraisal, following the September 27 event, indicates that an estimated 822,00 acres of timberland received some level of damage, with a large proportion of this being hardwood sawtimber.

Landowners heavily impacted by this event and other concerned individuals are invited to attend a discussion held by agencies, non-profits, and others with knowledge and resources to help guide landowners through this process.

Challenges Facing our Forests Post-Helene

A discussion for landowners on forestry options

At Highland Brewery
December 18^th 4-8pm
With a panel Q&A session at 6pm

Register for this event and submit questions for the Q&A

Panelists include:
Wesley Sketo with the North Carolina Forest Service
Tara Keyser with the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station
Greg Cooper with Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Andy Tait with EcoForesters
Dan Callaghan with Wildwood Consulting

Many organizations and foresters will be tabling at this event, and providing resources and information including:

• USDA Forest Service
• NC Forest Service
• Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Farm Service Agency
• Asheville Greenworks
• Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy
• Black Mountain Field and Forest
• Carolina Land and Lakes RC&D
• Mountain Valley RC&D
• The Nature Conservancy
• EcoForesters
• NC State Extension

This event is sponsored by EcoForesters, Weyerhaeuser, Society of American Foresters, and the USDA Forest Service.