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BBC News: 'Send in the drones' to protect soil

New report suggests "drones" could be used to identify areas where soil erosion contributes to diffuse water pollution
  •   Roger Harrabin, BBC news website
  •   April 03, 2018

The BBC website reports that a briefing prepared by the Angling Trust, WWF and the Rivers Trust - with support from the RSPB, highlights the links between poor water quality, flooding and soil erosion and suggests that 'drones' could be used to identify areas at risk.

Find out more on the BBC news website.

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