The Environment Agency has released an updated Working with Natural Processes Evidence Directory, enhancing the original publication from 2017. This new edition incorporates findings from over 700 scientific studies and summarizes evidence for 17 natural flood management (NFM) measures focused on river, floodplain, woodland, runoff, and coastal management. NFM aims to protect and restore natural functions of ecosystems to mitigate flooding and coastal erosion, applicable in both urban and rural settings. Key findings highlight that catchment woodlands not only reduce flood risk but also provide benefits for soil health, biodiversity,…
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