Forests, woodlands & trees worth an estimated annual value of £843m & £420m, in protecting communities from flooding, compared to bare soil & grass.

🌳Intercepting rainfall
🌳Helping to store water
🌳Reducing surface runoff

https://gov.uk/government/news/trees-and-woodlands-provide-over-400m-each-year-in-fight-against-flooding-new-study-finds

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