"We were shocked the morning after when we saw what had happened. We had been caring for these trees for years and to see so many of them down was very sad. We've worked hard to get the place ready for the Easter visitors but it will still be a month or more until we're back straight."
"Once they are sorted, the gardening team will pause to work out what to do next after losing 80% of the Cornish tidal island's tree cover to the 100mph winds. Replanting trees such as Monterey pines may not be wise given the threat of more frequent storms because of the climate emergency."
"Thousands of trees had fallen in its gardens and estates across west Cornwall. Decisions would have to be made on where to replant and where to let nature regenerate on its own. It can be good to get more light into wood, but you probably wouldn't wish for it in quite this extreme a way."
"The impacts are still being keenly felt. Bridget Wagstaffe, her children Megan and William and their mini lakeland terrier Petal have just moved into their fourth temporary home, after a tree toppled by Goretti."
Three months after Storm Goretti struck St Michael's Mount, the damage remains visible with uprooted trees and debris. Jack Beesley, a senior gardener, expressed sadness over losing 80% of the island's tree cover. The gardening team plans to reassess their approach to replanting, considering the increasing frequency of storms due to climate change. Ian Marsh from the National Trust noted the need for careful decisions on replanting versus allowing natural regeneration. The storm also disrupted power, leaving many residents without essential services.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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