Wallasea case study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is wallasea
A
essex
2
Q
what is the problem
A
slowely sinking
3
Q
what are the 2 reasons for the sinking
A
- isostatic readjustment
- rise in sea level
4
Q
what did the royal society for protection of birds say/do
A
they saw potential for recreating a large areas of saltmarsh
5
Q
how did they do it
A
managed retreat to recreate mudflats and saltmarshes
