A number of forestry trails across Dumfries and Galloway are closed as staff work flat-out to clear the storm damage.
Storm Eowyn brought down trees in a number of woodlands, with several walking and mountainbiking routes affected.
Staff have been inspecting and clearing trails as quickly as possible, with some reopen with diversions, and Forestry and Land Scotland asking any visitors to use their common sense.
South region deputy manager, Colin Binnie, said: “Our staff and contractors are continuing to work hard to deal with the impacts of Storm Eowyn across the south region. Although we’re making good progress, it’s going to take a bit more time to safely gather information on the full extent of the damage.
“Our priorities will be on keeping staff and contractors safe, restoring safe access to neighbours and people who live in the forests, and supporting utilities companies in restoring power to homes and communities where this is still an issue.
“Alongside this, our staff are also making the forests safe for visiting by the public. This work needs to be balanced with ensuring we do our best to keep everyone safe. I urge visitors to follow any signage and not climb on or through windblown trees that may not be stable, and please be patient with us as we continue our work.”
As of Monday morning, all walking and biking routes at Dalbeattie Forest and Mark Hill, near Kippford, were closed.
The Wild Watch purple walking trail is the only one at Kirroughtree is the only one open, although the bike shop and cafe will be running during normal opening hours.
All walking trails at Glentrool are open as is the green bike trail, but the blue route is closed.
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There are diversions in place at Mabie, where the MiniX Trail is closed – with forestry operations meaning the Orchard and Chinney Field routes were already shut.
The Screel Hill trail is open although diversions are in place.
Visitors are advised to check online at https://forestryandland.gov.scot/destinations-search for the latest information before heading to the forests.
Mr Binnie added: “More trails will open up as we get clearance and repair work done and we would advise everyone to keep checking the website for the latest information before leaving home and that when they do arrive at a forest to follow some simple rules to keep themselves safe.”
Visitors should follow signs, stay away from work areas, turn back if a trail is blocked rather than climb over a tree and avoid cutting trees and debris themselves.