Following the high winds forecast and experienced due to Storm Boelo, The Highland Council is encouraging landowners to check trees and vegetation near to public roads which may have been damaged.
Landowners are also asked to check the drainage from their property that it is not blocked and overflowing onto public roads.
Highland Council operatives have been clearing fallen trees across the region but due to the large amount of demand, the Council urges private landowners to check their property near roads.
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has also urged members of the public attempting to cut up windblown trees to stay at home and leave the job to qualified professionals.
MacKenzie Sutherland, Strategic Lead – Operations said: “Damaged trees/vegetation and blocked drainage can cause potential hazards to road users by obstructing the passage of vehicles and pedestrians. The Council is particularly concerned where weakened or damaged branches could subsequently fall on vehicles or pedestrians.
“Our teams have been working incredibly hard to try to keep the Council’s roads clear.”
For further information, landowners requiring advice and guidance on this matter should contact the Council’s Service Centre on 01349 886601 (during office hours) or 01349 886690 (out of hours).