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Natural Flood Management in the Wyre Catchment – new video published by Natural Course.
When Natural Course was first initiated, natural flood management (NFM) was an emerging topic. It was not well tested or implemented in the UK, and there were significant evidence gaps. Natural Course has played a critical role in developing the knowledge base, addressing evidence gaps and influencing future ways of…
Natural Course: Leading the way for natural flood management in the Wyre catchment
When Natural Course was first initiated, natural flood management (NFM) was an emerging topic. It was not well-tested or implemented in the UK and there were significant evidence gaps. In this latest article, we chart how our work over the past 7 years has played a critical role in developing…
Natural Course Presents: Natural Flood Management
We are pleased to announce the first in a series of ‘Natural Course Presents’ webinars. Natural Flood Management: Does nature have the answers? How do we attract private investment to help fund nature recovery? Taking place Wednesday 7th July, 12.30 – 13.30 (BST) you are invited to join Dan Turner…
Project update: Delivering multiple benefits and ecosystem services at the Smithills Estate, Bolton.
Community Forest Trust, Woodland Trust, Environment Agency and Liverpool University have delivered a number of nature-based solutions at the Smithills Estate on the outskirts of Bolton in Greater Manchester. The project focuses on the creation of 25 structural features that provide flood risk protection for communities downstream of Smithills alongside…
Communicating the importance of natural flood management to a global audience
US Army Engineer Research and Development Centre host virtual book launch for Engineering with Nature: An Atlas, Volume 2 Book features a Natural Course supported case study about natural flood management initiatives at Smithills and Low Leighton (New Mills) A case study showing the benefits of natural flood management interventions…
Natural Flood Management Methods Featured on BBC’s Countryfile
The series of methods including leaky dams, tree planting and Sphagnum moss were featured on Sunday’s Countryfile as part of a pilot project in Crompton Moor, Oldham aiming to show how effective natural methods can be for preventing flooding. The project is a partnership between Natural Course, City of Trees,…
Project update: Innovative funding for Wyre natural flood management interventions
Virtual launch of Wyre Natural Flood Management Investment Readiness project attended by Environment Agency Chair Partnership project to enhance the local environment and protect against flood risk Background Natural flood management interventions can give multiple benefits to the environment, however funding is often limited in this area. New and innovative…
“Flood busting” leaky dams installed on Crompton Moor in Oldham
New natural ‘leaky dams’ have been constructed on Crompton Moor, Oldham The dams are designed to slow the flow of water before it reaches towns and villages further downstream of the River Beal, including Shaw and Crompton. The latest part of a project which uses natural methods to reduce flood…
New video released explaining Natural Flood Management interventions
The Rivers Trust release new video to explain Natural Flood Management interventions A new video has been released by our partners The Rivers Trust to help explain the different types of Natural Flood Management interventions that could be considered as part of the new Investment Readiness project in the Wyre…
Natural Course supporting environment projects to create sustainable funding models
New investment approach announced to involve private sector in environmental projects, helping to tackle climate change and restore nature. Natural Course has supported two of the four selected projects It was announced (1st June 2020) that four projects which will protect and restore valuable habitats have been selected to receive…