The resources below have been provided to Yealmpton Parish Council by the Environment Agency and Devon County Council.
Think Soil (PDF)
The ‘think soils’ manual is a practical guide to soil assessment. It aims to help farmers, land managers, government and non-government advisers to recognise problems with erosion and runoff from agricultural land. Our changing climate makes this issue increasingly
important.
Soils and natural flood management (PDF)
The purpose of this manual is to explore fundamental concepts of soil hydrology, including rainfall acceptance potential and the generation of runoff in typical Devon and Cornwall catchments. It also describes how these natural processes can be changed and damaged by farming operations.
Living with Water Rivers, streams, ditches and surface water (PDF) – If you have a river, stream, ditch or culvert running through or alongside your property, you are likely to be responsible for its maintenance and this guide is for you.
Managing Land to Reduce Flood Risk (PDF) – If you farm or own large areas of rural or agricultural land prone to surface water runoff, this guide is for you.
Environment Agency – Harvesting Success: Pollution-Prevention Rules for Farmers (PDF) – Helping you to comply with the law, reduce your risk of causing pollution and benefit your business