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Fighting flooding:
Slowing the speed at which water reaches rivers and drains is key. Planting trees can help by: Improving water infiltration by up to 60 times - increasing infiltration reduces the risk of runoff. Delaying flood peaks - spreading the time over which water runs into streams and rivers.
Attract pollinators
Shelterbelts can improve yield by reducing water loss by crops and pasture. Trees act as nutrient sinks, trapping pollutants and helping stabilise riverbanks.
Grow your own sustainable supply of firewood and avoid the increasing costs of fossil fuels. 2 -3 hectares of woodland produces enough fuel to heat a typical farmhouse for 1 year.