In all the debates approximately how to protect against floods from intense rain,very little is heard approximately Britain’s rainforests. These are the closest thing we’ve got to tropical rainforests – woodlands drenched in rain, thick with humid air and criss-crossed with gurgling streams and waterfalls, and yet all in a gentle climate.
These woodlands are invaluable for protecting against flooding; they act like sponges,soaking up the heavy rain.
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Source: theguardian.com