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07/03/2014
Winter Storms Cause Biggest Loss Of Trees Over 20 Years
Surveys of more than 50 woodlands, parks and gardens managed by the National Trust revealed that the winter's heavy winds and storms caused the biggest loss of trees in over 20 years.
A number of rare and historic samples have been knocked down including the largest tree in Essex. Investigators from the Trust are worried about the huge quantity of old trees that have been lost.
The National Trust is one of Britain's biggest landowners. It looks after 25,000 hectares of trees across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The 1987 storm brought down 15 million trees across southern England.
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A number of rare and historic samples have been knocked down including the largest tree in Essex. Investigators from the Trust are worried about the huge quantity of old trees that have been lost.
The National Trust is one of Britain's biggest landowners. It looks after 25,000 hectares of trees across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The 1987 storm brought down 15 million trees across southern England.
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Storms Batter South Of England And Wales
Heavy rain, fierce winds and snow are causing havoc across much of southern England and Wales. The Environment Agency has issued 83 flood warnings as heavy snow swept across southern England, and some areas recorded close to their monthly average rainfall for February in just 24 hours.
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Heavy rain, fierce winds and snow are causing havoc across much of southern England and Wales. The Environment Agency has issued 83 flood warnings as heavy snow swept across southern England, and some areas recorded close to their monthly average rainfall for February in just 24 hours.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A generally dry and bright day with some sunny spells. However, thicker cloud could give patchy rain at first near North Channel coasts, perhaps the odd shower breaking out in the west later in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Any showers in the west soon dying out, dry for most with some clear spells. Showery outbreaks of rain could develop across parts of the south overnight. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
