This is a ‘how to’ Guide on woodland creation and forest management to reduce flood risk, and control the potentially adverse effects of forestry operations such as cultivation, drainage, road construction and forest felling.
This detailed report (the ‘Main’ link on the webpage) gives an overview of the current state of knowledge on the biology and ecology of Central European bat species in woodland. It is based on an extensive evaluation of the literature in addition to unpublished secondary sources.
The EKN Tool Assessor is a useful catalogue of tools for planning and assessing the impacts of projects that aim to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services.
The arable standard for ELMS covers how to do a soil assessment and make a soil management plan. See also the separate entry for a link to the whole set of ELMS standards under the Sustainable Farm Incentive.
This European Native Oyster Habitat Restoration Handbook aims to provide foundational and practical guidance on the restoration and conservation of native oysters (Ostrea edulis) and native oyster habitat across the UK and Ireland.
This 4 page guide compiles basic information for built environment professionals about urban air quality and how design of our urban infrastructure – including green infrastructure – determines where air pollution is produced, and how it disperses.
Guidance for risk management authorities for preparing a proposal, strategy or business case for a flood risk management project. This is not specific to NbS, but could be used in applying for funding for natural flood management projects.
Detailed handbook on the creation, restoration and management of floodplain meadows. Includes important advice on trying to minimise the adverse impacts of early mowing on wildlife (invertebrates, ground-nesting birds and small mammals).
Flood risk management authorities can apply for grant in aid for flood and coastal erosion risk management. This government website hosts the forms and guidance needed for the approval process. It is not specific to nature-based solutions but can be used for Natural Flood Management projects.
This guide outlines tools and mechanisms for creating or regenerating places to improve public health.
The Green Infrastructure Resource Library (GIRL) is a unique database of documents, case-studies, videos, tools and other information about green infrastructure and its benefits, produced for the Green Infrastructure Partnership by Dr Ingo Schüder of Brillianto.
The GRO code provide principles and design criteria for high quality biodiverse green roofs.