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<p>Natural flood management (NFM) is a key part of our approach. As you mention, we
acknowledge the vital role that wetlands can play as part of the suite of NFM measures,
both in reducing flood risk and in delivering multiple other benefits.</p><p> </p><p>We
advocate the need for centralised NFM guidance and training that is relevant to all
landscapes, including wetlands. The Construction Industry Research and Information
Association (CIRIA) <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fflood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-research-reports%2Fthe-natural-flood-management-nfm-manual&data=05%7C02%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C82191013081649d0a66908dc1c30d06d%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638416243171868370%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FwSGBt6LJqaiDzSzIOMBEuqjqpPOHrdhXfdRHR8ITHw%3D&reserved=0"
target="_blank">NFM Manual</a> provides a step-by-step guide to natural flood management
from identification through to implementation for a range of NFM measures. Wetlands
are primarily covered in chapter 12 on floodplain reconnection.</p><p> </p><p>In summer
2023, the Environment Agency surveyed NFM practitioners on their skills and training
needs. The Environment Agency is now exploring training options.</p>
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