First ever UK woodland natural flood management guide published

A new guide outlining how forests and woodlands can reduce the damaging effects and financial impact of flooding on vulnerable communities has been published by the Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales, Scottish Forestry and Northern Ireland Forest Service.

The new practice guide provides advice to landowners, forest and woodland managers, planners, practitioners and flooding authorities on how forests and woodlands can make a positive contribution to natural flood management and play a stronger role in flood mitigation.

Announcement:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-ever-uk-woodland-natural-flood-management-guide-published

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