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Can woods and trees reduce flooding?
Climate change means we will see more extreme weather events. Find out how native trees and woods we can help us manage flooding and lessen its devastating effects.
Wood Wise – trees and woodland in water management
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Publication date:
November 2013
Publication type:
Journal
Pages:
18
This issue of Wood Wise looks at the key benefits and opportunities that trees and woodland offer for water management.
Organisations around the UK are working to improve the quality and sustainable use of water.
These articles explain what’s at stake and what they’re doing.
If you would like to subscribe to future Wood Wise issues, please email woodwise@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
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Policy paper
Stemming the flow – trees and woodland in flood protection
PDF (1.00 MB)
Position statement
Trees and flood risk – the Woodland Trust’s position
PDF (1.29 MB)
Practical guidance
Natural flood management guidance - woody dams, deflectors and diverters
PDF (1.03 MB)
Case study
Natural flood management using leaky dams
PDF (880 KB)
Case study
Natural flood management by planting trees
PDF (570 KB)
Case study
Natural flood management using washland restoration
PDF (773 KB)
Case study
Trees aid natural flood risk management - focusing on flow in Sussex
PDF (1.02 MB)
Case study
Effects of severe flooding on a lowland farm - the role of tree planting
PDF (718 KB)
Research report
The Pontbren Project – farmer-led uplands land management
PDF (1.67 MB)
Research report
Planting trees to protect water on farms
PDF (1.64 MB)
Discussion paper
Trees in towns: managing water quality with trees and woodland
PDF (1.07 MB)
Research report
Woodland actions for biodiversity and water management
PDF (2.61 MB)
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