Case Study Keyhaven Salt Marsh
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- Created on: 09-05-17 16:03
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- Keyhaven Salt Marshes
- Located in Hampshire, South West England
- Home to a diversity of wildlife
- Oyster catchers
- Sea Lavender
- Cordgrass
- Wold Spider
- Ringed Plover
- Common Blue Butterfly
- Keyhaven has been recognised as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) as well as a national nature reserve
- Many birds rest in Keyhaven during migration from the South, & the area is essential to the existence of some species
- Salt marsh is retreating by up to 6m per year
- Erosion waves are hitting the marsh with strong force meaning the habitats of rare species are being destroyed
- The wildlife is being scared away by tourists
- In 1996 £5 million was spent using rock armour and beach nourishment to increase the height & width of Hurst Castle spit.
- Litter from tourists is damaging fragile eco-systems & potentially killing animals
- The construction of a seawall to protect the area is still being considered by the government but this would be unsightly and may make it difficult for animals to enter the area
- More bins have been provided to reduce the amount of litter
- There are now vehicle restrictions in place to prevent damage to plants & wildlife
- Very fragile areas have been designated staff only areas in an attempt to stop the tourists disturbing the eco systems
- During summer cattle & ponies from the New Forest graze the reserve to help control scrub & invasive species such as rush
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