Improved hydrological regime

Purpose
As a result of the extensive drainage of the forest and agricultural landscape in the 19th and 20th centuries, the hydrological landscape has become increasingly sensitive to extreme weather events resulting in floods or droughts. Due to current climate change, these extreme weather events will increase, leading to a higher risk of damage to biological and societal values.

The aim of improving the hydrological regime by restoring wetlands in the forest and agricultural landscape and floodplains along watercourses is to improve the ability of the landscape to buffer water and thus reduce the risk of both floods and droughts. There are also several other positive effects of restoring wetlands and floodplains as they can reduce nutrient transport to rivers, lakes and coastal waters, contributing to improved water quality, restored habitats and increased biodiversity.

Objective
The objective is to restore 15 wetlands in the forest and agricultural landscape, rewet bogs and fens in 38 locations, restore at least 16 floodplains along watercourses and restore the water level of three submerged lakes.

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