Wetlands: Conservation
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential role of nature based solutions, including beaver-led wetland restoration, in reducing storm flows and improving drought resilience.
Answered by Emma Hardy
The Government supports nature‑based solutions, such as beaver‑led wetland restoration, to sustainably address environmental challenges and improve flood and drought resilience for nature and society.
The Government’s new flood funding policy, and the Environment Agency’s Position Statement and guidance, reinforce the Government’s commitment to working with nature alongside traditional infrastructure, with investment in flood risk management supporting opportunities likely to deliver the greatest benefits.
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