Sustainable' flood defences call

The RSPB is seeking new ways to protect homes and wildlife

Thousands of homes could be spared flooding misery if a more sustainable approach to the problem is taken, nature campaigners have said.

RSPB Scotland wants ministers to move away from traditional flood defences, such as floodwalls and embankments.

The charity claims these merely move water downstream faster, creating flood problems elsewhere.

It wants "soft engineering" techniques, such as letting natural flood plains flood for the land to soak up water.

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