Research and analysis
Operational mechanisms for the protection and enhancement of headwaters
Operational mechanisms for the protection and enhancement of headwaters
Documents
Ref: LIT 0633
PDF, 7.81 MB, 94 pages
This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email
enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Details
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.
Updates to this page
Published 1 January 1997