Echoes of the Forest Newsroom - Profile and News Archive
Founded by Liisa Andreassen, Echoes of the Forest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to create a meaningful and artistic education memorial for the fallen trees of Western North Carolina (WNC) in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Its goal is to transform the devastation into a project of hope and revitalization, enlisting local artists and engaging the community while boosting regional tourism.
Our vision is to bring hope and awareness about our magnificent forests & trees that have stood alongside us for generations. This tragic event not only took out thousands of trees, it displaced people from their homes, destroyed businesses and people’s livelihood in just a few long hours. Our vision is to bring joy to local artists, residents, and visitors of WNC. To bring closure to an event that was so destructive yet pushed our community together, making us stronger than ever. Our vision is to bring tangible ways to reflect on a time when WNC was a thriving community and not victims of a storm.
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 25, 2026 (SNED2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Echoes of the Forest, an Asheville-based nonprofit that turns timber salvaged from Hurricane Helene into public art, has been selected as an official charity partner of Birdies for Charity at the 2026 Biltmore Championship, the PGA TOUR event running September 17-20, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina.
ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Echoes of the Forest, an Asheville-based 501(c)(3), is thrilled to announce the unveiling of its very first Echo. This is a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to promote community revitalization, environmental restoration, and economic rejuvenation through art. The event will take place at Foundation Woodworks in Asheville’s River Arts District on Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m..
