Study confirms natural flood resilience measures are working

James Murray
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Credit: Environment Agency

Environment Agency publishes update to key directory detailing how woodland can slow flood waters by up to 50 per cent, while delivering multiple co-benefits

Using nature to bolster flood resilience can prove highly effective at reducing downstream flood risks, while delivering a raft of wider benefits such as increased biodiversity, improved soil, and enhanced...

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