Sustainable Coastal Managment Flashcards
How many km of coastline does the UK have?
12,429km
What has the uk government does in order to achieve the best possible outcomes from the limited budget?
They have assessed all the uk coastlines and have created 22 shoreline management plans
Why is the option of “no intervention” the most common strategy around the uk?
This is mainly in the south and west coast. This strategy may of been chosen becuse of the fact that most of the rock types are hard rock so wll take longer to erode, expensive to install defences, population isnt as big so less will be affected
Where is the option of “hold the line” the most common strategy, why?
The east coast. Because land value is higher (closer to London), higher population density, more people/infrastructure that can be affected, rock types may be more susceptible to erosion, meaning it needs protection
Why is only one area “advance the line”?
One area on the east coast has chosen to advance the line. This is because land value is really high, and there is a major port there, so needs protecting. Also, advancing the line has a big impact on coastal processes, messing up the system
What are the “shoreline management plan” aims?
- access the risk associated with coastal evolution
- address risks in a sustainable way
- ensure management plans comply with nature conservation
- provide policy for coastal management
- assess risks to developed, natural and historic environment
- promote long term management policies into 22nd century
What does “integrated coastal zone management” aim to do?
Aims to focus on the fact that coastal zones are some of the most economically valuable yet ecologically sensitive places on earth
What is one of the most important pants of ICZM plans?
Addressing the desires of different stakeholders
Give some examples of stakeholder group and their reason for involvement when putting forward veiws on coastal management in their area?
Coastal residents - it is their homes/facilities at risk
Local businesses - could impact profits/how well their business does
Council/funders - they want to make sure their money is spent well and effectively
Environmental groups - care about how the strategy will effect the environment
Tourists/visitors - they wont have a big say in it but it will still effect them and their experiences within the place
What is the 4 step cycle that should allow for effective and sustainable coastal management?
Planning —> decision making —> managing and monitoring implementation —> information collecting
Explain how the 4 step management is effective:
By following the cycle, it makes sure that all basis are covered. By reviewing it regularly, it can mean that challenges/issues can be addresses and dealt with effectively, spreading up the process. Also, can hand out different tasks/areas within the cycle to different groups or agencies which also speeds up the process and makes for a clear strategy
