Holding back the waters - woodland creation for flood mitigation
How can trees and hedges help mitigate floods and aid water management? read our short guide to find out how...
Read moreAfter the floods - restoring riverbanks in Cumbria
Flooding can have a devastating effect on riverbanks, find out how we are working in partnership to help landowners restore riverbanks through tree planting...
Following devastating floods in the north west of England, the Woodland Trust has been working in partnership with landowners in the River Derwent catchment to help them plant trees on their land. These woodland creation projects will help stabilise banks, slow flood water and reduce the likelihood and impact of floods in the future.
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Stemming the flow - the role of trees and woodland in flood protection
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Tree planting on the River Clun - improving water quality
Watch our video on the River Clun to see how we are planting trees to help improve water quality...
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