Stirling, N.J., April 20, 2013 -- Residents of Long Hill and Chatham Townships pick up saplings to plant in an effort to replace trees downed by Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012. Trees were ordered through the Morris County Soil Conservation District and offered to residents at wholesale cost. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Stirling, N.J., April 20, 2013 -- Joe Dunn of the Morris County Soil Conservation District (MCSCD) carries several of the over eight hundred saplings sold to residents of Long Hill and Chatham Townships. The MCSCD worked with the Long Hill Shade Tree Commission, the Chatham Environmental Commission and their township committees, to provide saplings at wholesale cost to those wishing to replace trees that were damaged or uprooted during Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Stirling, N.J., April 20, 2013 -- Stakes, used to support the soon-to-be-planted tree saplings, were purchased by residents of Long Hill and Chatham Townships at an additional charge. Over eight hundred saplings were sold during the event, which, after planting, will help to restore the forest ecosystem in part of the area impacted by Hurricane Sandy last October. The Morris County Conservation District, Long Hill Shade Tree Commission, Chatham Environmental Commission and their Township Committees worked together to arrange this program. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Flanders, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- High winds from Hurricane Sandy toppled giant trees like matchsticks in Flanders, N.J. damaging several homes and many fences. FEMA is working with many local, state and other federal agencies to assist survivors impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., March 6, 2013 -- In Mantoloking, a wall of sand dunes was created as a protective barrier against an incoming Nor'easter for homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Asbury Park, N.J., Nov. 3, 2012 -- An onlooker watches as dump trucks clear the beach front road in Asbury Park from sand brought by Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organization to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., May 9, 2013 --Contractors maintain a spray of water on a home swept into Barnegat Bay by Hurricane Sandy, to provide for dust control during the demolition process. The Borough of Mantoloking is utilizing FEMA's Public Assistance Waterway Debris Removal Program to assist with funding of the project. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Stirling, N.J., April 20, 2013 -- Residents of Long Hill and Chatham Townships pick up saplings to plant in an effort to replace trees downed by Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012. Trees were ordered through the Morris County Soil Conservation District and offered to residents at wholesale cost. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

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Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Sharon Karr

City/State: Stirling, NJ

Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Morris County ^ Long Hill Township ^ Chatham Township ^ Soil Conservation District ^ Super Storm Sandy Sapling Sale ^ Morris County Soil Conservation District ^ Chatham Twsp ^ Long Hill Twsp

Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086)

Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm

Categories: Recovery
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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2012

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The U.S. National Archives

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