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245			_aFarmers oppose demolition of flood barriers
260			_C2002
490			_aFarmers' Weekly _v136 (13) 29 March 2002, 12(1)
520			_aGloucester City Council and local farmers have disagreed over plans to demolish flood barriers on the banks of the River Severn. Proposals are part of a council response to draft flood management plans being drawn up by the Environment Agency. New water meadows created would be expected to soak up excess rainwater and reduce threat to local housing. However, farmers would have to cease arable farming in the areas affected. Council and Environment Agency are considering the proposals.
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650			_aFARMING
650			_aFLOOD MANAGEMENT
650			_aWATER MEADOWS
690			_aRural _96268
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