25 Oct 2017

Around the globe, the reintroduction of large woody debris / material is a common tool for river restoration schemes in an effort to promote biodiversity and enhance natural flood protection. Several reviews of the scientific literature have concluded that it is generally considered as good practice, yet results do vary (e.g. it is often difficult […]

26 Apr 2017

Repeal Bill – Stricter scrutiny needed to make White paper Green – Richard Benwell WWT Blog The Repeal Bill will convert existing EU law into UK law, so that the same rules apply on the day after we leave the EU. Avid readers of the Link blog will know that Link members and Greener UK have been […]

22 Mar 2017

WWT have launched an online survey to gather evidence about the multiple benefits that wetlands can provide as components of natural capital and green infrastructure. We are specifically focusing on examples of: Natural flood management Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) Coastal managed realignment Constructed treatment wetlands (or other wetlands designed to improve water quality) Survey: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/workingwetlands […]

08 Feb 2017

We know that well designed SuDS can provide a host of multiple benefits – that’s why the Pitt review recommended and subsequent legislation passed measures to introduce them. A blog commentary and report on the ongoing saga of Government not implementing Parliaments wishes. WWT & CIWEM and a host of other collaborate. SuDS & Sovereignty […]