Storm Recovery Information
and Safety Tips

Seeking Assistance

NC Cooperative Extension Service

NC Division of Forest Resources

Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.

North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters

First See a Forester

State-wide List of Consulting Foresters

Search for a Certified Arborist/Home Tree Care Expert

Safety

Chainsaw Safety Tips

Safe Timber Harvesting

Tax Impact

Utilization of Storm Damaged Timber

Decision Making Guidelines for Storm Damaged Trees

Tax Treatment of Non-business Casualty Loss

Tax Facts on Casualty Losses

Income Tax Deduction for Timber Casualty Loss (Sept 2008)

Casualty Loss Deductions for Tax Purposes

Timber Casualty Losses

Tree and Stand Assessment  
Though some of these publications relate specifically to ice storm damage, the methods can be applied to any type of storm damage.

How to Determine Percent Live Crown Loss in Hardwoods Before Leaf-out

How to Recognize Hazardous Defects in Trees

Silvicultural Approaches for Managing Ice-Damaged Stands

Maintenance and Recovery

Helping Trees Recover from Ice Storms

Can These Trees Be Saved

Tree First Aid After a Storm

Timber Salvage Guidelines

Timber Salvage Contract Suggestions

Timber Buyers Guide