Coast case study - South Coast

• Do nothing 


  Decision taken to let nature take its course. Often done in areas of scientific interest or where there is little human activity to protect.
• Studland bay


  Protected bay, low energy waves – no housing behind so little management used. Ropes keep

  River case study - River Wye, Wales/England

  people of dunes which will be binded and strengthened by vegetation over time. Low cost but high effectiveness.
• Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door


  Natural coastline with no buildings under threat. Management would ruin

  view and stop tourism. Therefore coast left alone.
• Hold the line 


  Defend the coast where it is. Common in seaside resorts with lots of business, residents and

  tourism.
• • Swanage Bay – Residential/tourist destination. Protection needed. Beach replenishment in 2006 - Cost

  £5million, needs to be repeated every 20 years (expensive, low sustainability)

  • Groynes also added - do not look natural but catch longshore drift. Groynes covered in deposited sand

  and drops off north of groyne – suggests they are working.

  • Sea walls in place a long time. Very effective if not especially