The Nature Commission, in partnership with Guernsey Trees for Life, set up the appeal to replace trees that were damaged or lost during the storm in January.
Initial estimates put the number of trees felled or irremediably damaged at more than 1,000.
The two organisations said they were incredibly grateful for the support they had received from the public.
‘The response from the community has been very encouraging and highlights how much people across Guernsey care about the island’s trees and green spaces,’ said Nature Commission CEO Jessi Jennings.
‘It just shows the incredible generosity of the Guernsey public, and how important trees and woodlands are to the community. But the hard work is not done yet.’
Storm Goretti caused significant damage to trees across the island and the charities said they were currently working with partners to assess the public sites that were most severely affected.
‘This work is helping us understand the scale of the loss and identify where replanting will have the greatest environmental and community benefit,’ said Ms Jennings.
‘Our priority is to ensure that any new planting is resilient, appropriate for each location, and contributes positively to Guernsey’s landscape and biodiversity.
‘We expect to share more details about the specific sites and planting plans once the assessments are complete.
‘In the meantime, we would like to thank everyone who has supported the appeal so far and shown such strong commitment to helping restore the Island’s trees after the storm.’
She added that native trees were an integral part of the island’s landscape, and played many vital roles.
A single oak tree can provide shelter, food and other resources for 2,300 species of wildlife.
‘The loss of trees during Storm Goretti would not only have impacted the trees themselves but all the species that use them. From the lichens and mosses that live on the surface, to the birds, bats and insects that use them for breeding habitat and food resources, and the fungi which live in association with them.
‘Trees are long-lived and the trees planted with the money raised by the Storm Goretti Tree Appeal should hopefully – not withstanding any more big storms –support many species and provide many benefits for years to come.
‘And remember if you’d like to contribute to the fund, it’s not too late.’
Landowners asked to pay towards tree work
The States has asked more than 30 landowners who lost trees on to the public highway in Storm Goretti to pay towards the cost of the tree surgery work.
Traffic & Highways has sent out letters, saying that responsibility for clearing obstructions from the road rested with landowners but, due to the need to clear public highways quickly, the States made the decision to call out contractors at public expense, clocking up a bill of more than £80,000 in the process.
