The Forestry Commission is advising members of the public not to visit Cannock Chase Forest today (Thursday 18th January) because of the high winds. District Forester, Jason Maclean, says:
“The strong winds means there is a danger of falling branches, which could cause serious injuries to anyone walking or cycling in the Forest. We know that many people enjoy using the Forest but we would urge everyone to stay away today for their own safety.”
The Forestry Commission has closed its car parks in Cannock Chase Forest and the visitor centre at Birches Valley has also been shut.
The situation will be reviewed tomorrow.
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. The Forestry Commission is the largest provider of countryside recreation in Britain with responsibility for over one million hectares (2.4 million acres) of forest, woodlands and open countryside. The West Midlands region covers the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the West Midlands and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire. To find out more about Forestry Commission England visit www.forestry.gov.uk/england.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Susan Taylor or Jason Maclean on 01889 586593 or you can contact Susan on 07776 465378 and Jason on 07768 143847.