Coastal management

Question 1

What does SMP stand for?

Answer 1

Shoreline Management Plan

Question 2

How are SMPs devised?

Answer 2

Devised for each sediment cell in England and Wales. Based on the theory they are closed systems and treats them as such even though they are not in practice.

Question 3

What does an SMP work w/ in the area and aim to do?

Answer 3

Identifies natural processes, human activities and management policies and presents a policy framework to address risks to ppl and the developed, historic and natural environment in a sustainable manner.
Identifies most sustainable appr. to managing flooding and coastal erosion risks.

Question 4

Who creates and plans SMPs?

Answer 4

Coastal groups and local ppl, often part of local council. Sometimes work w/ Environmental Agency.

Question 5

What are the 4 options considered for SMPs?

Answer 5

• Advance the line
• Hold the line
• Managed retreat
• Do nothing

Question 6

What does advance the line appr. aim to do?

Answer 6

Advance coastline from current position.

Question 7

What does hold the line appr. aim to do?

Answer 7

Try to keep shoreline in current position.

Question 8

What does managed retreat appr. aim to do?

Answer 8

Deliberately allow parts of coastline to be eroded and flood to protect other areas.

Question 9

What does do nothing appr. aim to do?

Answer 9

Allow natural processes to act on coastline.