In January 2005 a severe storm hit Cumbria with over 100 mph winds that created havoc on the roads and toppled 1million trees

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In January 2005 a severe storm hit Cumbria with over 100 mph winds that created havoc on the roads and toppled over 1million trees including this plantation on Black Fell near Ambleside. As global warming takes affect we can expect more of these severe weather events

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