Coastal Fieldwork Techniques

·         Questionnaires – Quantative and Qualitative

·         Pilot study beforehand – make sure you get the right information before

·         Bi Polar

·         Eye Witness Accounts

·         Descriptive Table

·         Environmental Survey

·         Beach Quality

·         Litter Survey

·         Footfall Survey

·         Land Use Map

·         Land Use Survey

·         Field sketch

·         Cost Benefit Analysis

·         Environmental Quality Index

·         Beach Pollution Surveys

·         Water Quality and Digital Photos/Videos

• Photos – historic, modern
• Newspapers/Newspaper Articles
• Forums
• Blogs
• Postcards
• OS Maps/Old Maps
• GIS – Layering
• Google Maps
• Census Data
• Local Council Sites – Blueflag status
• Flickr
• Council Plans – Shoreline Management Plans
• Flickr