MANAGEMENT IN RIVER RIBBLE Flashcards
strict planning restrictions apply to all new developments and redevelopments within the floodplain; only appropriate development allowed
soft engineering
washland areas have been developed in the basin
hard engineering
85km of flood embankments and flood walls have been constructed
hard engineering
EA’s national warning scheme ‘floodline’ is available and flood warning services has been established within 19 areas in the ribble e.g. preston (get a txt)
soft engineering
basin of river calder, wetland habitats being created in upland moorland areas by blocking drainage channels
=good for migratory birds and other species but may conflict with those who need water further downstream
opening up removal of culverts in towns e.g. Blackburn will reduce restriction of flow
=reduce flooding
SCAMP (stands for…)
sustainable catchment and management programme
aims of scamp project
- £10 million project
- improve conditions of land
- SSIS management
- maintain habitats
- introduce farmland
- create safe water supply
examples of scamp projects
Peak district
Forest of Bowland
how have woodlands been re-established in bowland fells area?
restoration
additional fencing for livestock
replanting scheme
key features of farm plans
- focus on land management and habitat restoration
- farmers should become land managers
- reduce overgrazing
