Storm Fergus – Coillte Urges Forest Users To Exercise Caution
Sunday 10th December: Coillte advises all users of forest lands including its staff, contractors and members of the public, to exercise caution if entering forest lands during this weather warning as storm Fergus approaches.
Met Éireann has issued the following weather warning;
Status Orange – Wind warning for Clare, Galway, Mayo
Very strong onshore winds due to Storm Fergus, coupled with high waves and high tides.
Potential impacts: Localised coastal flooding and wave overtopping
Valid: 15:00 Sunday 10/12/2023 to 20:00 Sunday 10/12/2023
Fallen and overhanging trees pose an extremely dangerous risk to the public and Coillte is urging everyone to remain vigilant and to exercise extreme caution if entering forest lands over the coming days. Members of the public should not approach fallen or overhanging trees as they pose a significant health and safety risk and access routes blocked by trees should only ever be cleared by trained experts.
