Opportunity mapping for woodland creation to reduce flood risk in Northern Ireland

The report provide results, methods and details of the source data used in a mapping project to provide GIS spatial datasets which identify priority areas for woodland creation to benefit flood risk management in Northern Ireland. Maps are also avaliable in an addtional document. 

The results provide a strong basis for developing and refining catchment strategies, initiatives and plans to deliver new
woodlands where they can best contribute to flood risk management. 

There are extensive opportunities in Northern Ireland for woodland creation (2,493 km²) in priority areas to mitigate downstream flood risk including 110 km² for riparian woodland, 663 km² for floodplain woodland and 1,721 km² of the wider catchment.