Visitors are being told to avoid the New Forest as experts assess the damage following Storm Eunice.
Forestry England, who manage the New Forest have tweeted to say: "A significant number of trees across the #NewForest have been blown over, damaged or weakened following yesterday's storm.
"It will take time for our team to fully assess the damage. A yellow warning for wind is still in place today. Please stay safe & do not visit at this time."
A significant number of trees across the #NewForest have been blown over, damaged or weakened following yesterday's storm. It will take time for our team to fully assess the damage. A yellow warning for wind is still in place today. Please stay safe & do not visit at this time. pic.twitter.com/gyjPBD4M9N
— The New Forest - Forestry England (@EngNewForest) February 19, 2022
The storm took out a number of trees across the area, with roads blocked and power lines brought down.
Many people remain without power today as a result.
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