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Multiple benefits

multiple-benefits

The primary role of NFM is to attenuate flood peaks within catchments for flood risk management purposes. However, most NFM measures provide added benefits for the wider environment and this topic collates material surrounding these multiple benefits. This could include, for example, information on measures that have improved water quality, biodiversity, carbon targets cultural activity,  farm productivity,  low flows,  air quality and aesthetic quality, health and well-being.

Case Studies

News & Events

Scotland’s Flood Resilience Conference 2027 will take place at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, on 26-27 January 2027, bringing together Scotland’s flood resilience community to share progress,...
A report led by Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters highlights the significant and often long-lasting impacts that flooding can have on mental health and wellbeing. The study examines...
A new report led by CREW, Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters highlights how a natural capital approach can strengthen River Basin Management Planning (RBMP) and help protect and...

Literature

This report (published by CREW) provides a review and analysis of information on the passage by fish at wooden obstacles (woody placements), used for flood management, in Scotland.

Images

Videos

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