Valuing the benefits of blue-green infrastructure

Environment Agency, 2019
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Abstract

Summarises the work carried out to update B£ST (Benefits Estimation Tool - valuing the benefits of blue green infrastructure), which provides a structured approach to help identify and quantify the financial, social and environmental benefits of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and natural flood management measures.

History

Project Summary FRS18071/S.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Natural environment
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Water catchment and supply, sewerage
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Waste planning
  • Public health/water engineering
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

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The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. They publish a range of technical guidance, reports, policies and research material to promote a cleaner and healthier place to live in.

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