Including 4 closely related terms such as flooding, flood, and flood prevention.
… biodiversity Altogether, the UK’s gardens cover more land than its national parks. They are essential carbon stores, help flood prevention, reduce heat, and are havens for humans and wildlife. So leave your lawn a few inches longer, make yours a low carbon garden, plant up your front garden and driveway and share them with wildlife…
… and water help keep it cool, so decrease hard surfaces around your home (see the ‘Improve your garden’ section). Keep curtains and windows closed to keep the heat out, especially windows facing the sun, and follow NHS advice. Cold weather Close curtains from dusk until dawn and follow NHS advice. Flooding Hard surfaces increase the risk of flooding, as does compacted soil. Reduce hard surfaces and do…
… not park/drive on grass verges and green spaces. Again, more plants and trees will help. Follow government flood advice. Downloads Document…
… Environmental protection Water supplies, flooding, drainage and sewers Animal and pest control Sustainability Biodiversity in North Kesteven Severe and unpredictable…