Magical rainforests of Britain need protection

In all the debates about how to protect against floods from intense rain, very little is heard about Britain's rainforests. These are the closest thing we've got to tropical rainforests - woodlands drenched in rain, thick with humid air and criss-crossed with gurgling streams and waterfalls, yet all in a mild climate.

These woodlands are invaluable for protecting against flooding; they act like sponges, soaking up the heavy rain.