For centuries meandering rivers have been straightened – but experts say restoring their natural bends and curves can prevent flooding and create healthy habitats for wildlife.
The focus week will look at how NFM techniques like re-meandering rivers, re-wetting moorlands, woodland creation and more can benefit communities living at flood risk, whilst also providing many other multiple benefits for the local environment.
Spring 2025 has broken historical climate records, marking an unprecedented season of warmth and sunshine across the UK, according to provisional Met Office statistics.
