One successful example is the reintroduction of beavers to Holnicote Estate in Somerset. By creating natural wetlands, the beavers helped the landscape retain water and remain lush during the summer drought.
The National Trust said the project highlights the benefits of nature-based solutions. These approaches use natural features, including rivers, wetlands and wildlife such as beavers, to reconnect floodplains, reduce the risk of flooding and support healthier landscapes and communities.
Holnicote project manager Ben Ardley said: “For generations, we have drained wetlands, straightened rivers and removed water from the land as quickly as possible.
“Here, we reversed that approach, and the results have been amazing.”
The updated conservation guidance is one of 130 projects receiving funding through Natural England’s £60 million Species Recovery Programme. The initiative forms part of the UK Government’s largest-ever investment in wildlife recovery, known as “Wild Again: Recovering England’s Wildlife”.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk