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The evidence base for working with natural processes to reduce flood risk.
A comprehensive programme of research to allow flood and coastal erosion risk management to be carried out sustainably, improving the environment for people and wildlife.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Increase flood resilience with Natural Flood Management
Increase flood resilience with natural flood management.
Climate change is happening and is due to human activities; along with warming, many other changes are occurring such as melting polar ice, rising sea levels and more frequent floods, droughts and heatwaves.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment as part of an application for an environmental permit.
A review of existing modelling software, mapping techniques and data used for flood risk management planning.
Guidance for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
A practical introduction to making the most of natural services, assets and resources in policy and decision making.
Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.
How to comply with regulations for energy recovery and advanced conversion technologies.
As a public authority, understand what the biodiversity duty is and how to comply with it.
How to apply for a grant for habitat creation using blended public and private funding.
Competent authorities must take action to help protect, conserve and restore the protected habitats and species of European sites.
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