shoreline management plans (SMPs) Flashcards
what has been created for each sediment cell in the UK?
an SMP has been created to help with coastline management
what does each SMP identify?
all the activities both natural and human which occur within the coastline area of each sediment cell
what are the four SMP options?
hold the line
managed retreat
advance the line
no active intervention
what is hold the line?
defences are used to maintain the current position of the shoreline
what is managed retreat?
Defences and engineering techniques are used to allow
the coastline to advance inland and create its own natural defences such as salt marshes
what is advance the line?
Defence are built to try and move the shoreline seawards, potentially to
protect an important population centre or tourist amenity
what different factors are considered when choosing a management option?
economic value assets that could be protected eg a known area of gas reserves
the technical feasibility of engineering solutions
the ecological and cultural value of land
what is no active intervention?
The coastline is exposed to natural processes
