NPS to Clear Helene Debris Along Blue Ridge Parkway to Reduce Wildfire Risk

NPS to clear Helene debris along Blue Ridge Parkway to reduce wildfire risk

On Tuesday, the National Park Service announced plans to remove tree debris left from Hurricane Helene in six areas along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia.

National Park Service Announces Upcoming Work to Reduce Wildfire Risk on the Blue Ridge Parkway

The National Park Service today announced plans to remove hazardous, storm-generated tree debris from six areas with elevated wildfire risk along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. This project is the latest in a number of federal recovery efforts advancing under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump in response to Hurricane Helene damage across western North Carolina.   The project aims to reduce wildfire …