Natural Flood Management (NFM), sometimes also known as Natural Water Retention Measures (NWRM) or Nature-based Catchment Management (NbCM), uses natural processes and techniques to reduce flood risk. NFM implements natural techniques to restore or mimic the natural functioning of rivers, floodplains and the wider catchment to reduce flood risk downstream. As well as lessening flood risk, NFM can also help boost water retention and make land more resilient to drought by slowing the flow of water.
NFM Techniques
Manual of River Restoration Techniques:
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