Why Should The Coastline Be Managed?

Question 1

The importance of stakeholders in the management of coastlines

Answer 1

Those who have an interest in the area

Importance to compromise

Question 2

Hinckley point, Bristol - proposed new nuclear power plant

Answer 2

Government - can provide clean, secure and affordable energy, jobs for local residents
Local residents - provides jobs however, health concerns
Environmentalists - lower carbon dioxide outputs however, nuclear waste is very harmful,

Question 3

Why should the coast be managed?

Answer 3

Coastal processes affect human activity e.g. Farming
Deposition creates beaches for tourism
Equally, human activities impact on the coastal land

Question 4

What are the groups involved in the management of a coastline?

Answer 4

Local people
local government
National government
Companies e.g. Energy, water management 
Nature charities e.g. Birds, sea life