Robert Visits Natural Flood Management Project in the Wychwoods

Robert said: "Fascinating and enlightening visit to see Wild Oxfordshire's Natural Flood Management Project in the Wychwoods on Friday. This innovative flood alleviation project, which involves building wooden dams to divert water and planting thousands of trees to absorb it, is making superb progress.

"The project will not only be a boost to our local natural environment and help prevent future flooding in local villages - but is a template for what we can achieve nationally."

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