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Research highlights role of sediment ponds in boosting nature, biodiversity and flood alleviation on-farm

Farmers are supporting nature restoration and wildlife by keeping sediment on-farm which could also help businesses reclaim and reuse productive soil that would otherwise be lost downstream

Chris Brayford
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PhD researcher Charlie Patel on sediment ponds: "We want policymakers to recognise the full value of these systems. This is not just about wildlife 鈥� it is about resilience, food security, and protecting people's livelihoods." (Loughborough University)
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PhD researcher Charlie Patel on sediment ponds: "We want policymakers to recognise the full value of these systems. This is not just about wildlife 鈥� it is about resilience, food security, and protecting people's livelihoods." (Loughborough University)

A research project in Cumbria has shed light on how sediment ponds could help farmers manage runoff, protect valuable soil, support vital biodiversity and improve water quality. Based at sites in Penrith...

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