Public urged to avoid plantations following Storm Darragh

Full assessment needs to be carried out

People on the Isle of Man are being asked to avoid all plantations.

It’s due to the extensive damage caused by Storm Darragh.

Hundreds of trees were uprooted due to the severe winds.

Government says due to the severity and scale of the damage a full assessment will take several days to complete.

It adds fallen trees, unstable ground and blocked paths are presenting significant hazards even in areas that may appear to be unaffected.