coastal management

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  • Created on: 11-05-23 18:45
what is a shoreline management plan?
There is an SMP for each UK sediment cell

identifies all of the activities, both
natural and human which occur within the coastline area of each sediment cell
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what is hard and soft enginneering?
Hard engineering involves man made structures that aim to prevent erosion

soft engineering uses sustainable methods to protect the coastline
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what types of shoreline management tactics are there?
hold the line

no active intervention

advance the line

managed retreat
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what is the cost benefit analysis?
An analysis carried out before any form of coastal management takes place

expected
cost of a coastal management plan is compared to the expected benefits of a scheme
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what is hard and soft enginneering?

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soft engineering uses sustainable methods to protect the coastline

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