Extreme rainfall (82 mm in 24 hours 30th July) in the Yorkshire Dales lead to major damage to rural infrastructure John Curtin ‘Incredible hydrograph for Swale at Grinton Bridge – 2.5m rise in just a few minutes (note this is raw data).’ pic.twitter.com/UlTj4BTyIx
A month’s rainfall in a few hours – how often have we heard this … extreme rainfall the new normal
£3m bill – BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-49264555
Would upstream thinking and more strategic tree planting to ‘slow the flow’ be part of the long term solution? Defra have announced grants for woodlands this week
Woodland management plan grant: Countryside Stewardship
Capital grant for farmers and land managers to produce a woodland management plan: find out about eligibility, the rules for the scheme and how to apply. Defra: Published 2 August 2019
Guidance Woodland management plan manual 2019
Details You can apply for this grant all year round
The grant is for financial support to produce a woodland management plan that meets UK Forestry Standard requirements, using capital item PA3. Your plan must cover a minimum of 10 years. Use the manual to understand:
- the aims and benefits of the grant
- who can apply
- how to apply
- requirements and conditions
Use How to apply online for a Woodland Management Plan Grant (PDF, 1.99MB, 47 pages) to help you make an online application.