Water Management for Your Farm: Slowing the Flow
As climate conditions continue to change the sustainable management of water on farm is of great concern for many land managers around Scotland. From unprecedented wet weather to drought conditions, farms need to become resilient to ensure that they can try to minimise the impact of these changing weather patterns on land.
Retaining water on your land during wetter seasons can significantly increase soil moisture and can lessen the impact of dry periods on farm. Working with the river/floodwater to utilise the water available can help your farm and support the ecosystem services within the area. Read more about techniques and systems that can be installed in your farm to help retain water here.
Related FAS Resources
Other Related Resources
SEPA (2015) Natural Flood Management Handbook
Farming and Water Scotland (2016) Natural Flood Management: A Farmer’s Guide
CIRIA (2022) The Natural flood management manual (C802F)
McLean, L. et al (2015) Learning from community led flood risk management CREW report
Tweed Forum Upper Nith River Restoration Project
NFM Network Scotland Spey Catchment
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