banbury/landscape - rivers case study Flashcards
1
Q
what is the river in Banbury
A
river Cherwell tributary of the river Thames
2
Q
how has banbury been affected
A
- 1998 flood [£12.5million of damage to houses etc]
- 2007 flood
3
Q
give 3 managment stragies they did in 2012:
A
- 2.9km embankment
- A361 was raised
- Aforestation [biodiveristy action plan]
4
Q
name the waterfall on the river severn
A
‘seven breaks it’s neck’
5
Q
how much did the Banbury scheme cost
A
£18.5 million
6
Q
how is aforestation a benefit
A
- increases biodiversity
- inc QOL for locals = new footpaths and green spaces
7
Q
give and econmic benefit of the scheme?
A
- protects around 500 properties = benefits estimated to be over £100 million
