Fallen Trees Find New Purpose in Buncombe County

Buncombe County -- November 25., 2024: Buncombe County Government News: Buncombe County's debris removal

efforts, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and contractor AshBritt, are helping our community recover while making a positive impact.

Residents have been asked to sort vegetative debris—including trees, logs, limbs, brush, and stumps—separately from other storm debris. Collected debris is transported to one of five temporarily permitted management sites, where it’s processed for final use.

Here’s how fallen timber from the North Carolina Arboretum is being repurposed:

-80-100 tons processed into firewood for donation to four community churches.
-80-100 tons donated to local vendors for building and furniture materials.
-2-5 tons given to local artists for creative projects.

This collaborative effort, supported by FEMA, shows how recovery efforts can benefit our entire community.

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