Written questions

Wetlands: Conservation

2026-06-07 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 7972 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential role of nature based solutions, including beaver-led wetland restoration, in reducing storm flows and improving drought resilie

Answer

The Government supports nature‑based solutions, such as beaver‑led wetland restoration, to sustainably address environmental challenges and improve flood and drought resilience for nature and society. The Government’s new flood funding policy, and the Env...