A vital fundraiser will soon be underway to tackle flooding in the Lake District using nature-based solutions.
The Lake District Foundation is taking part in the Big Green Give to support projects and partners planting trees, hedgerows and natural barriers to slow water run-off, reduce flash flooding and protect landscapes, wildlife and communities.
Donations made between April 22 and April 29 will be matched, doubling its impact.
Flash floods are causing increasing damage to the Lake District’s fragile ecosystems, the foundation said, but by planting trees, restoring hedgerows and creating riparian buffers, the flow of water can be slowed down, reducing flooding and building resilience against extreme weather.
Sarah Swindley, chief executive of the Lake District Foundation, said: “Floods won’t wait – neither can we.
“By using nature to manage water, we can protect homes, businesses and landscapes while restoring vital habitats. With donations doubled this week, we have a real opportunity to scale up this work and make a lasting impact.”
The Lake District Foundation is working with farmers, experts and communities to implement natural flood management solutions and to develop a network of citizen scientists to monitor progress. These interventions not only help prevent floods but also support biodiversity and carbon capture, it said.
For more information, visit lakedistrictfoundation.org
