WWNP Riparian Woodland Potential: Tree Planting Sites for Flood Mitigation
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Description
England's riparian zones are the focus of this geospatial dataset, which identifies potential locations for tree planting to attenuate flooding as part of the Working with Natural Processes (WWNP) project. It estimates suitable areas on smaller floodplains near flow pathways by applying a 50-meter buffer to river networks and excluding existing constraints like woodland, watercourses, and urban areas. The data is indicative, based on open data, and designed to support initial site signposting rather than detailed planning.
Use Cases
Identifying candidate sites for riparian tree planting based on proximity to flow pathways and absence of constraints.
Prioritizing areas for natural flood management interventions using mapped potential for flood attenuation.
Screening land for suitability before detailed field surveys, using the indicative constraints layer.
Supporting strategic planning for catchment-scale Working with Natural Processes (WWNP) initiatives.
Strengths
Dataset is part of a formal research project (SC150005) with published guidance, suggesting structured methodology.
Based on open data sources, including Ordnance Survey river networks, promoting transparency.