After a disaster, it is essential to quickly assess the damage to Tennessee’s parks and natural areas and develop a plan for their restoration. This plan should be designed to minimize long-term damage and help the parks and natural areas recover as quickly as possible.
In the aftermath of a disaster, the first step is to assess the damage. This assessment should include an evaluation of the condition of the parks and natural areas, the extent of the damage, and the resources that will be required for restoration. Once the damage has been assessed, a plan can be developed to restore the parks and natural areas. This plan should be designed to minimize long-term damage and help the parks and natural areas recover as quickly as possible.
There are a number of resources that can be used to help restore Tennessee’s parks and natural areas after a disaster. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has a number of programs that can provide assistance, including the Natural Areas Restoration Program (NARP) and the State Parks Recovery Program (SPRP). In addition, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service also has a number of programs that can provide assistance, including the National Forest Restoration Program (NFRP) and the Community Forest Restoration Program (CFRP).
https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/na-natural-areas/narp.html
https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/sp-state-parks/sp-about-state-parks/sp-state-parks-recovery-program.html
https://www.fs.fed.us/restoration/programs