Professor David Gowing, Mrs Olivia Nelson and Ms Emma Rothero, School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, The Open University. Extreme flood events are predicted to become more frequent. Resilient systems that can tolerate flooding and bounce back to provide an economic return are therefore needed. This presentation shares academic research findings concerning floodplain meadows and allied grasslands; findings that are relevant to Assembly deliberations on the Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill. The presentation draws on research undertaken by