Planting more trees can reduce UK's flood risk, research shows
by Press Association from Environment | The Guardian on (#16R4W)
Natural defences can reduce flood height in towns by up to 20%, and should be used alongside conventional defences, say scientists
Natural defences, including planting more trees, could be a solution to the country's flooding problems, according to new research.
In a study led by the Universities of Birmingham and Southampton, scientists found that planting trees could reduce the height of flooding in towns by up to 20%.
They found strategic planting on flood plains could help towns downstream reduce the "peak height" of floods.
