
Position statement
Trees and flood risk – the Woodland Trust’s position
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Publication date:
May 2014
Publication type:
Policy paper
Pages:
4
This policy paper explores the role played by trees, woodland and green space in flood defence.
They are now recognised for their importance as sustainable, low-maintenance solutions when combined with other flood defences.
It concludes that trees and green space increasingly have a place in flood protection measures considered and delivered by risk management authorities.
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