Anglers ‘heartbroken’ as stretch of River Tone stripped of trees

Environment Agency devastates banks of river near Taunton to protect properties in Bathpool'

Anglers are heartbroken" after a 250-metre stretch of the River Tone in Somerset was stripped of trees by the Environment Agency as part of flood management measures.

The semi-wild section of river running through Taunton was a popular spot for anglers and wildlife-lovers, where kingfishers were often spotted. However, the majority of trees were felled last week, leaving the banks of the river as bare earth.