A recently dredged length of river in an attempt to lesson flooding.

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A length of river dredged and bankside vegetation removed in an attempt reduced flooding. This is a discredited practice, it causing problems downstream increases the silt in the river and destroys habitat.

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Size: 4000px × 6016px
Location: Llangefni Anglesey
Photo credit: © Jim Clark / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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