Rewilded wetlands show drought resilience in England as surrounding land dries

A National Trust estate in Somerset demonstrates that restored rivers and wetlands remain green during severe drought, suggesting nature-based climate adaptation strategies could help communities cope with extreme weather.

First covered Aug 20, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Rewilded wetlands show drought resilience in England as surrounding land dries — Image via theguardian.com

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37d Guardian Environment Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show — National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding Aerial footage of an estate in…

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