Finally the thaw arrives in Barga

The freezing cold weather and deep snow has finally started to release its grip on Barga ... the thaw has started and the place has gradually returning to normal but as the snow recedes so some of the damage done by the Arctic conditions becomes evident.

There are now quite a few gutters that will have to have work done on them over the next couple of weeks as the weight of the snow has bent or moved them but the real lasting damage has been to the remaining trees in Barga. Many of the the large pines lost branches or in places were actually brought down by the weight of the snow. Those still standing will all have to checked for further damage and it looks likely that some will even have to be felled as they are too dangerous to remain.

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