Jun 01 2026ENVIRONMENT
The hidden danger after Helene: Why North Carolina's forests are still a ticking time bomb
When Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina in fall 2024, most people focused on the dramatic flood images. But the storm left behind a far less visible problem—one that’s getting worse with time. Over 822, 000 acres of forest were damaged, turning once-healthy trees into a massi
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