Research and analysis

Operational mechanisms for the protection and enhancement of headwaters

Operational mechanisms for the protection and enhancement of headwaters

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 1 January 1997

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Operational Mechanisms for the Protection and Enhancement of Headwaters - Scoping Study

Ref: LIT 0633

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Information was used to derive estimates ofthe number of stream sources in England and Wales suggested that their true number is likely to be between 60,000- 70,000. In total, headwater streams were estimated to represent approximately 70% of the total watercourse length in the two countries.

Published 1 January 1997