Helene Recreation Recovery and Resilience Project

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A proposed extensive project to restore and repair areas of the Cherokee National Forest damaged by Hurricane Helene. The project aims to repair, build, rebuild, and stabilize sites across roughly 1,307 acres, including campgrounds, day-use areas, trailheads, picnic sites, shelters, boating access points, and supporting infrastructure. Work includes repairs and replacements of Appalachian Trail shelters, grading and drainage improvements, reconstruction of bridges, access roads, parking lots, and repairs to campsites and boat launches. The goal is to allow safe public access and ensure infrastructure resilience for future disasters.