National Trust seeks help after losing more than 10,000 trees in Storm Eowyn

Around 10,000 trees were lost at Mount Stewart, Northern Ireland, in Storm Eowyn, the National Trust has said (National Trust/PA) -

Storm Eowyn toppled more than 10,000 trees from National Trust properties, the conservation charity has said.

Winds of up to 100mph on Friday, coupled with heavy rain to soften the ground, caused the loss of historically important trees across Northern Ireland and northern England.