Replacing Trees Damaged By Hurricane Isabel
Release Date: November 1, 2003
Release Number: 1491-109
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Richmond, VA-Individuals replacing trees damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Isabel can obtain advice on tree replacement from a variety of state and local resources.
However, before starting the planting process homeowners should consider the following:
- Is the tree suitable for your area?
- Are you compliant with city or county ordinances?
- Is the planting site appropriate for the tree you want to plant?
- Do you want to plant the tree yourself or hire an arborist?
Virginians are fortunate to have access to the following expertise:
- International Society of Arboriculture at www.goodtreecare.com
- Contact information and link to Virginia arborists
- Contact information and link to Virginia arborists
- Natural Resources Conservation Service at www.va.nrcs.usda.gov
- National Plants Data Center at http://plants.usda.gov
- Virginia Cooperative Extension at www.ext.vt.edu
- Virginia Department of Forestry at www.vdof.org
- Extensive website featuring trees and forest health
- Extensive website featuring trees and forest health
- Virginia Tech Guide to Trees and Shrubs at www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro
- International Society of Arboriculture at www.isa-arbor.com/home.asp
- Also: www.treesaregood.com
- Also: www.treesaregood.com
- Brochures available explaining tree replacement procedures
- Virginia Urban Forest Council www.treesvirginia.org
- Call 1.866.VATREES for care advice
- Call 1.866.VATREES for care advice
- Tree Link at www.treelink.org
- Largest web information portal for other resources
Also, many cities and counties have tree and shrub specialists that may be accessed through local directories, as can local county cooperative extension offices.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Monday, 03-Nov-2003 08:25:45