Who Can Help?

Contact Your County Forest Ranger
Locate a Consulting Forester
Cooperative Extension Forestry
Woodland Owner Associations

Assessing the Damage

How to Evaluate & Manage Storm-damaged Forest Areas
Evaluating Hardwoods Stands Following Storm Damage (PDF)
Evaluation & Management of Storm Damage to Southern Yellow Pines (PDF)
Decision-making Guidelines for Storm Damaged Trees (PDF)
How to Determine Percent Live Crown Loss in Hardwoods before Leaf-out (PDF)

Natural Disasters & Their Impacts on Trees

Dealing with Fire Damage (PDF)
High Winds
Ice & Snow Storms
Understanding the Effects of Flooding on Trees (PDF)
US Drought Monitor

Salvage Logging

Logging Frequently Asked Questions
Salvage Times for Wood Products
Selling Your Timber
Timber Salvage Contract Suggestions

Legal & Regulatory Guidance

FPG Guidance on Storm-damage Harvesting

Safety Considerations

OSHA Chainsaw Safety Tips
Indiana Cooperative Extension Service Chain Saw Safety Tips
Safe Timber Harvesting (PDF)
Think Safety While Cleaning up, Burning Storm Debris

Tax Implications

Calculating Timber Loss for Woodland Owners (PDF)
Tax Treatment of Non-business Casualty Losses (PDF)
Income Tax Deduction for Timber Casualty Loss (PDF)