Ep. 047: Monmouth Floods Discussion

Ep. 047: Monmouth Floods Discussion

From Wilder Podcast by Grange Project

November 17, 2025 · 31 min · Season 1 · Episode 47

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent catastrophic flooding in Monmouthshire and explores its causes and potential solutions with expert Tom Johnston.

Guest: Tom Johnston e – Founder of We Are Nature Based Host: Tom Constable (co‑founder of The Grange Project) Episode overview In this special episode, Tom Constable talks to flood‑management expert Tom Johnstone about the catastrophic flooding that recently hit Monmouthshire and large parts of Wales. We explore what drove the event, whether it was simply a natural flood or part of a climate‑induced trend, and what practical solutions exist to reduce future risk. This conversation is grounded in both data and lived experience; it also responds to a social‑media debate where some posts dismissed any link between climate change and flooding. About Tom Johnson: Founder of We Are Nature Based , a community interest company that helps water companies, local authorities and land managers adopt natural flood management techniques. Works across the UK integrating nature‑based solutions with traditional (grey) infrastructure, including leaky woody dams, tree planting and wetland creation. Previously collaborated with the Grange Project to install around 50 leaky woody structures in their stream – an effort that Tom Constable…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Constable

Guest: Tom Johnston

Topics covered

  • flood management
  • climate change
  • natural disasters
  • community impact
  • environmental solutions

Keywords

  • flooding
  • climate-induced
  • natural flood management
  • community interest
  • environmental impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: We Are Nature Based

Places: Monmouthshire, Wales

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