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Disaster Recovery
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State Resources
- North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Disaster Information Center
- North Carolina Forest Service recovery from storms and wildfire page
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National Resources
- Disaster Recovery Information - Wind Wood Utilization
These materials provide information for anyone needing assistance following a storm or other disaster. Select the resource below.
Safety
Storm Damage Safety Videos (NC Association of Professional Loggers)
- Part 1, Storm recovery and chainsaw safety
- Part 2, Storm recovery and chainsaw safety
- Part 3, Storm recovery and chainsaw safety
Tax Impact
- Calculating Timber Loss for Woodland Owners
- Utilization of Storm Damaged Timber
- Tax Treatment of Non-business Casualty Loss
- Income Tax Deduction for Timber Casualty Loss (June 2011)
- Casualty Loss Deductions for Tax Purposes
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.
- Decision Making Guidelines for Storm Damaged Trees
- 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\
Key Contacts
Need to know more information about disaster recovery and safety? Here are some key contacts if you need to get in touch with us.
Robert Bardon, Ph.D.
Emphasis: Community Forestry, Marketing, Woodlot Management
4233 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5575
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: robert_bardon@ncsu.edu
Dennis Hazel, Ph.D.
Emphasis: Forest Productivity, Christmas Tree Production
4229 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5573
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: dennis_hazel@ncsu.edu
James Jeuck
Emphasis: General Forestry, Forest Herbicides
4217 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5574
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: james_jeuck@ncsu.edu
Mark Megalos, Ph.D.
Emphasis: Forest Management, Taxes/Incentive Programs, Conservation Easements
4219 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-513-1202
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: mark.megalos@ncsu.edu