Hurricane Helene Recovery: $290M Boost for WNC Forests, Wildlife
By Marge | Published 2026-02-06T19:35:28.429Z
Outdoors
Location: Asheville, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest
WNC forests & wildlife get $290M boost after Hurricane Helene. Agreement funds recovery in Pisgah & Nantahala forests. Read more!
WNC -- February 6, 2026: Western North Carolina forests and wildlife habitats are set to receive a significant boost following Hurricane Helene. A $290 million agreement aims to restore damaged ecosystems in the region.The U.S. Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission signed a $290 million Good Neighbor Agreement on February 5, 2026. The agreement will fund recovery efforts in the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The 10-year recovery efforts will be led by the Co
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Keywords: Hurricane Helene, forest recovery, wildlife restoration, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest, Good Neighbor Agreement