Sefton - Soft Engineering Stratagy Flashcards
1
Q
Where is sefton?
A
North of liverpool
2
Q
How long is the dune system around sefton?
A
17km
3
Q
What are 4 big causes of erosion along the sefton coastline?
A
Beach dredging for local businesses
Development of ports in Liverpool
Off road vehicle usage
Storms and high tides
4
Q
Why should the Sefton coastline be protected? Be specifc
A
Very biodiverse, habitat for red squirrels and natter jack toads
5
Q
What are they using as a natural defence system in Sefton?
A
The dune system
6
Q
Give four methods used in Sefton to manage the dune system
A
Planting old Christmas trees to trap sediment and ecourage dune regeneration
Fence off areas to the public
Signage and education
Ban of off road vehicles
