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Other case studies involve basins and ponds and coarse woody debris implementation, such as
Pickering (UK) case study.
A major lesson learnt from this example is that local communities appear ready to embrace the concept of a
whole-catch-
ment approach
to flood risk management. The concept ‘makes sense’ and fits the green agenda. However, there is a need
to be clear in communicating flood risk. Partners also need to adopt a ‘can do’ attitude and not be risk averse and good
communication is vital to ensure that plans are understood by all and incorporate local knowledge. Financial and legal context
can in some cases be a major barrier to basin and ponds implementation: in
Poland
, low financial inputs but also complex
formal procedures due to legal restrictions, associated mainly with environmental protection, led to only 9% achievement of
the total capacity of thousands of reservoirs and ponds, reconstructed, modernized and constructed in order to manage flood
risks. In Belford, a number of new features will be built differently based on experience gained through the project to date.
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