Bewdley 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCase StudyGCSEWJEC Created by: darcyjones14Created on: 21-05-17 21:00 What is this case study looking for? River management at a local scale 1 of 9 Where is this located? In Worcestershire, on a confluence between the River Severn and the River Stour 2 of 9 What were the hard management schemes? Demountable barriers, permanent flood wall, underground cut off wall 3 of 9 What were the soft management schemes? Retaining woodlands, using carpark as overflow area 4 of 9 Demountable barriers - explain&opinions 450m long aluminium barriers that can be taken down. Expensive, uncertain when needed but doesn't ruin view 5 of 9 Permanent flood wall - explain&opinions 150m long, in Bewdley's town colours. Looks good, may damage environment 6 of 9 Underground cut off wall - explain&opinions Stops throughflow. Helps, but may damage environment 7 of 9 Retaining woodlands - explain&opinions Intercepts precipitation. Good for environment, has little impact 8 of 9 Car park as overflow area - explain&opinions Protects other, more important places. Cheap, no prevention, only protection 9 of 9
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