After so much wind and so much rain some of the sitka spruce could not bear to stand any longer. The ground has been so sodden that there was nothing left for the roots to hold into.
About forty trees have come down at the last count, which was about a week ago. Who knows, maybe all those that were going to fall have done so already.
There is quite a clearing now infront of the barn, and one tree just missed the hut by about thirty centimetres. The noise of creaking and cracking and crashing must have been amazing.
So now there is more light for all the spring flowers to enjoy,when it comes. There is lots of timber to sell without having to wait for another felling licence, and lots of work to convert it all. Silver linings?
Heydon Hill Tree Nursery 