For the first part of a new video series, called FW Investigates, Farmers Weekly visited mixed farmer Tim Gue, whose farm in Steyning has suffered more regular episodes of flooding in recent years, in particular the past two which have seen extensive flooding for months at a time.

In contrast, the Wildlife Trusts believes widespread dredging can cause damage to wildlife habitats and make flooding worse in some communities.

Instead, it says greater focus should be placed on natural flood management measures to slow the flow of water, including tree planting, creating and restoring ponds and wetlands, and steps taken to enhance soils and reduce compaction so they hold more water.

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