The aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene has left a heavy mark
on Western North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry, a vital economic engine
for the region. Avery County alone has reported the loss of more than 250,000
Fraser firs, further compounded by road closures, equipment damage, and
disrupted harvest operations.
For Larry Smith, a lifelong Christmas tree farmer in Avery
County, the storm’s impact was both heartbreaking and humbling. Smith, who
began growing trees as a high school […]
Buy a Fraser fir, save a farm: NC Christmas tree growers rebuild after storm – WRAL.com