sustainable coastal management

Question 1

shoreline management plan(SMP)

Answer 1

• for each sediment cell in the UK, an SMP has been created to help with the coastline management
• their aim is to plan for short and longterm

Question 2

4 options for an SMP

Answer 2

HOLD THE LINE= maintain the existing coastal defences
MANAGED RETREAT/REALIGNMENT= allow the shoreline to move but manage the retreat so it causes less damage
DO NOTHING= build no coastal defences at and leave erosion
ADVANCE THE LINE= build new coastal defences further out to sea than the existing line of defence

Question 3

factors which are considered when choosing a management plan

Answer 3

• economic value of assets they could protect like gas reserves
• the ecological and cultural value of the land

Question 4

integrated coastal zone management=

Answer 4

where large areas of the coastline are managed with one integrated strategy

• it considers all elements of the coastal system (water, land, people and economy)
• it recognises the importance of the coast for peoples livelihoods
• ICZM involves all stake holders
• its a dynamic strategy-decisions are made by re-evaluating if the environment changes