Bishop Wood, near Cawood
Date: 2010
Evidence type: Delivery
Organisations: Forestry Commission, Environment Agency
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Description
A groundbreaking project by the Forestry Commission and the Environment Agency is underway at the 340ha Bishop Wood, near Cawood, to dam drainage ditches. The site is located close to the city of York in Yorkshire.
Key Messages
The project will allow rain water to be retained for longer in the ancient woodland site rather than quickly flowing downstream into the Selby Dam, a tributary of the River Ouse.
Green infrastructure type
Woodland; Water courses; Wetlands
Climate change role/function
Managing riverine flooding
Re-wetting the wood will boost biodiversity and over time more oak and alder will take root, both classical wet woodland species.
Green infrastructure type
Woodland
Climate change role/function
Helping other species to adapt