![]() Trees help to ‘slow the flow’ of floodwater Broughton Sanctuary and the White Rose Forest. Woods also help to soak up nitrates and phosphates, particularly in areas where there are issues with agricultural pollution. Likewise, planting blocks of trees can help to intercept spray drift by up to 90% when they have grown and their canopy forms a barrier. trees help to shield the soil by lowering wind speed, preventing it from being ‘blown away’įallen leaf litter from trees also creates new organic matter which leads to better soil fertility, which in turn leads to a soil structure which can help to slow the flow of surface water through woodlands during flood events.īy planting trees in fenced areas adjacent to watercourses preventing access to rivers by livestock, woodland will act as a natural filter and buffer – reducing the amount of harmful organisms directly entering the water.tree roots improve the soil’s ability and capacity to soak up water, and fine tree roots help to bind loose soil on sloping ground. ![]() A canopy of leaves and branches slows down the rain before it hits the ground by simply getting in the way Simply put, rain hits the ground at higher speeds where there is a lack of tree cover.
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