A manual has been released on soil management with respect to Natural Flood Management, specifically for soils in the Devon and Cornwall region (however, findings have wider applicability). The document, authored by Richard Smith from the Environment Agency (and supported by Devon County Council, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, FWAG South West and South West Water) aims to improve understanding on  the potential of soil in the region to infiltrate rainfall thereby reducing surface runoff. It is an easy to understand guide that can be used by and with landowners to better manage soils.