One of the problems behind the floods this winter, were caused because the planners don't understand the importance of tree cover on the hills. we need to restore the tree cover to fix the soil to prevent the quick run off. They also need to plant trees of mixed species with different shaped roots, so soil is fixed at different levels. The leaf fall and humus on floors of woods acts as a natural sponge to stop quick run off after a storm. In my view another problem causing the floods is the way these planners have tried to straighten the rivers. A river needs to flow naturally with bends and narrows. In doing this, rivers flow like blood in our arteries, with it's inward rotation tension and relaxation. By trying to make Rivers flow in a straight line your opposing nature and inviting trouble.
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