Tomar's Sete Montes forest to reopen in part on 26 October after storm closure

The Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes in Tomar will reopen partly to the public on 26 October, almost nine months after storm Kristin forced its closure on 28 January. Only areas judged safe will open; zones with ongoing forestry work or a risk of falling trees stay off limits. Crews have cleared about six kilometres of paths and found 812 damaged trees, a count that could near a thousand. The forestry institute is drafting a restoration plan, and closed zones will reopen gradually. Access may be restricted again in strong wind or heavy rain.