Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
Summary
A nature project at the Holnicote estate in England has helped the land stay green during a hot and dry summer by restoring rivers and wetlands to their natural state. This work shows that natural solutions can help prevent wildfires, protect wildlife, and reduce flooding in extreme weather.Key Facts
- The Holnicote estate is managed by the National Trust in Somerset, England.
- Rivers were returned to their natural paths and wetlands were restored to act like natural sponges.
- These changes kept the land green during five heatwaves in the summer while nearby areas dried out.
- Restoring wetlands helps store water during droughts and slows water flow during storms.
- Over 90% of the UK’s wetlands have been lost in the last 100 years.
- The project shows that nature-based solutions can reduce wildfire risks and protect communities.
- Experts warn that climate change is causing more floods, droughts, heatwaves, and wildfires.
- The National Trust urges the government to invest more in nature to build climate resilience.
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