The nature-focused scheme involves planting 40,000 trees and restoring historic waterways.

A flood prevention project that aims to work with nature has received more than £800,000 in government funding.

The scheme involves planting 40,000 trees, restoring historic waterways and installing 5,000 natural “woody-debris features” at the Forest of Dean to slow the flow of water to nearby towns and villages.

The project, for the Cannop area of the forest, is being run by Gloucestershire County Council in partnership with Forestry England.

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      Mr Baker added that the 40,000 trees being planted would hopefully make the area more beaver-friendly.
      “In next three to five years, we want to add beavers to the catchment so they can sustainably manage it,” he said.