Trees woods and wildlife
Can woods and trees reduce flooding?
Trees and woods play a vital role in reducing flooding by slowing down the flow of rainwater, absorbing rainwater, and reducing erosion.
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.
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