Ancient oak forest

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In general, how do you think this place copes with hazardous weather events?

Increasingly vulnerable

What features (physical, economic, social) make this place vulnerable or resilient to hazardous weather conditions?

We’ve a remnant of old oak forest. This is an incredibly rare and valuable habitat. It need protected and extended.

Are there environmental or weather conditions which make this place feel unsafe (flooding, air quality, busy roads, ice, high winds, storm surges, etc.)?

High winds. You can see fallen trees. We need a mix of tree ages.

Have you noticed the species of plants and/or animals have changed here over time?

More Bracken.

*Originally submitted to the Highland Weather & Climate Story Map Commonplace Platform on 27 March 2023.

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