From Roots to
Reflection

Join us in our mission to honor fallen trees, support local artists, and rebuild communities.

About

Echoes of the Forest is a 501(c)(3) organization that takes salvaged Hurricane Helene trees and repurposes them into art by woodworkers and local artists to educate the public about this significant, geological, 1000-year event about forestry and our area. Proceeds will benefit woodworkers and artists, and a community that suffered.

Helene in Numbers

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, causing extensive tree damage across multiple counties.

Extent
of
Damage

40%

Approximately 40% of trees in Buncombe County were damaged or destroyed by Helene, not including Asheville's tree cover.

17 western North Carolina counties were affected

78%

78% of the damage occurred on private lands.

Approximate Impact on
National Forests

821, 906

821,906 acres of forestland damaged.

Economic impact on western
North Carolina

$59.6 B

Estimated at

$59.6 billion.

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Support Our Cause

Your contribution makes a difference in the lives of those affected by Hurricane Helene. Every donation helps in the recovery and rebuilding process.

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Volunteer with Us

Become a part of our volunteer network and contribute towards the restoration of the environment and arts in Western NC.

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From Roots to Reflection