A social media image shows preschool children balancing on a storm-felled tree in Dalarna, sparking concern among viewers. Forestry worker Linnéa Nykvist warns of the dangers of root plates. Storm Johannes left the forests filled with such hazards.
A social media image shows preschool children in Dalarna balancing on a tree felled by Storm Johannes. The children play near a root plate, prompting widespread concern.
Commenters under the image expressed alarm, with one writing: “I get shivers when children play near root plates.” Another said: “Ojoj...not safe..”. People voiced fears of accidents near Falun in Dalarna.
Storm Johannes struck Dalarna and Gävleborg hard during the Christmas period in 2025 with hurricane-force gusts. Three people died in accidents involving falling trees. The forests are now filled with root plates from extensive damage.
Forestry worker Linnéa Nykvist explains the risks: “They are very unpredictable.” She details in a video why such structures pose dangers.
