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River Restoration Project in Somerset Reduces Flood Peaks, Improves Water Quality, and Creates New Habitats

River Aller Holnicote Estate National Trust

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A Stage 0 river restoration project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset has shown significant benefits, including reduced flood peaks by 38%, improved water quality with 41% less turbidity, and the creation of 7 hectares of wetlands supporting diverse wildlife.

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The project reverses historical river straightening practices in the UK, aiming to restore natural floodplains and wetlands.

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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes

Increased adoption of Stage 0 restoration in the UK
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Long-term sustainability of the restored ecosystem

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River Aller

PersonnesBen Eardley

OrganisationsNational Trust

LieuxHolnicote Estate Somerset

SujetsHolnicote Estate National Trust Stage 0 Restoration Wetland Habitat Flood Risk Reduction

This article was originally published by TOI World.

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