Code
A02
Year of Issue
none
Sector
Agriculture
Other sector(s)
Urban
Forest
Hydro Morphology
The complete description of the NWRM
Summary
Illustration(s)
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Hedgerow (UK) Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/habitats/hedge | Beetle bank (UK) Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:On_Fox_Hill_-_geograph.org.uk_-_816223.jpg? |
Possible benefits with level
| Benefits | Level |
|---|---|
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BP2 - Slow runoff
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High
|
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BP5 - Increase evapotranspiration
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Medium
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BP6 - Increase infiltration and/or groundwater recharge
|
Low
|
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BP7 - Increase soil water retention
|
Medium
|
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BP9 - Intercept pollution pathways
|
Medium
|
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BP10 - Reduce erosion and/or sediment delivery
|
High
|
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BP11 - Improve soils
|
Low
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BP14 - Create terrestrial habitats
|
Medium
|
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BP17 - Absorb and/or retain CO2
|
Medium
|
|
ES3 - Natural biomass production
|
Low
|
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ES4 - Biodiversity preservation
|
Low
|
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ES5 - Climate change adaptation and mitigation
|
Medium
|
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ES6 - Groundwater/aquifer recharge
|
Medium
|
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ES7 - Flood risk reduction
|
High
|
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ES8 - Erosion/sediment control
|
High
|
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ES9 - Filtration of pollutants
|
High
|
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PO1 - Improving status of biology quality elements
|
Low
|
|
PO2 - Improving status of physico-chemical quality elements
|
Low
|
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PO3 - Improving status of hydromorphology quality elements
|
Medium
|
|
PO4 - Improving chemical status and priority substances
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Low
|
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PO5 - Improving quantitative status
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Low
|
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PO6 - Improving chemical status
|
Low
|
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PO7 - Prevent surface water status deterioration
|
High
|
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PO8 - Prevent groundwater status deterioration
|
Medium
|
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PO9 - Take adequate and co-ordinated measures to reduce flood risks
|
High
|
|
PO10 - Protection of important habitats
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Low
|
|
PO11 - Better protection for ecosystems and more use of Green Infrastructure
|
High
|
|
PO12 - More sustainable agriculture and forestry
|
High
|
|
PO13 - Better management of fish stocks
|
Low
|
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PO14 - Prevention of biodiversity loss
|
High
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Case study(ies)