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3D buffer strips: towards practical actions under a new Agriculture Bill

3D buffer strips: towards practical actions under a new Agriculture Bill

An example of an engineered buffer strip (c) James Hutton Institute
“With this work we hope to provide evidence for improved advice and guidance on buffer design options and their effectiveness at field and catchment scale. Demonstration studies would increase awareness and potential uptake as part of a shared agenda with Natural Flood Management communities”
An example of an engineered buffer strip (c) James Hutton Institute

River corridors exemplify places in busy farmed landscapes where researchers and land managers can use environmental measures for multiple benefits. These areas often fringe the main working points of the farm but are important interface zones between land and water.

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