Year of publication 2013

In the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, surviving trees can become visual symbols of the catastrophic loss a community has experienced. Residents' responses to trees downed by hurricanes, tornadoes, or ice storms can vary from fear of replanting to impassioned calls for immediate replacement. Successful revitalization after a storm requires government, private, and nonprofit actors to distinguish between immediate responses and fully developed recovery plans that evaluate damage, assess community needs, and ensure best practices for replanting.