This area of restoration seen from the air is an AES site that predates our partnership, but it gives a great idea of what our sites will typically look like after a couple of years of growth: already on the way to being strips of lush forest that separate the agricultural areas from the river and protect this essential water resource. The area where the horses are running between the reservoir and the restoration site is the floodplain, which is meant to be unoccupied for safety and emergency preparedness. It is also part of the regulation to guarantee that animals from surrounding farms have access to the water – why all restored sites are fenced to make sure they're are protected from grazing. Reservoir and river planning needs to ensure that adequate land – like this floodplain – is available to accommodate changes in water levels, but there's no obligation to restore these areas. This is how our restoration is really adding value by creating an extra level of protection to the water resources.