At Green Horizon Eco Solutions we provide expert services for natural flood management in County Durham and across the whole of the North East. Natural flood management is when natural processes are used to reduce the risk of flooding and erosion wherever possible. Examples include: restoring bends in rivers and streams, changing the way land is managed so soil can absorb more water.

For years, we have managed many of our beaches to take the energy out of stormy seas to protect our coasts. Many places around the country have also reconnected rivers with their natural floodplain to make space for water away from vulnerable built-up areas. What is changing is the understanding of how to work to implement the most effective blend of measures in the right locations. We know that NFM can reduce flood risk, build resilience into hard defences, and reduce the impacts of climate change. Investing in NFM can also provide wider benefits. These include improving habitats and biodiversity, increasing water quality and availability of drinking water, and improving health and wellbeing.