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@nationaltrust A groundbreaking succcess story from Somerset. Learn more and sign our petition at the link in our bio today. [Image descriptions: a series of areal images which show very green sections of landscape, it's punctuated by a series of trees and water. Surrounding these landscapes are parched grass fields which stretch far around. Text overlaid reads: Throughout this summer's hot and dry weather, this place stayed wet. These images show restored wetlands at Holnicote in Somerset, where the river corridor has remained green, lush and full of wildlife, in stark contrast to the parched surrounding countryside. This is the result of more than a decade of work, including floodplain reconnection, wetland creation, a river restoration project and the reintroduction of beavers! This has reduced flood risk, improved water quality, and created resilient habitats for wildlife and grazing livestock. It shows what nature-based solutions can achieve, a glimpse of what climate resilience could look like across the UK. Want to see more of this? Sign our petition which calls on the Government to invest in nature as essential infrastructure at the link in our bio.] Photos: Steve Sayers
