Boscastle

• What is the focus of flood management in the study material?

  Real-world applications of flood management
• What do severe flash floods indicate about flood defenses in Boscastle?

  They show the need for flood defenses
• When did the flash flood devastate the village of Boscastle?

  16th August 2004
• What was the impact of the 2004 flash flood in Boscastle?

  It caused millions of pounds worth of damage
• How did the vulnerability of Boscastle affect its flood defenses?

  It had no modern flood defenses in place
• What geographical features surround the village of Boscastle?

  Steep valleys and land upstream
• How did the clearing of trees and vegetation affect flooding in Boscastle?

  It increased surface runoff during heavy rain
• What was the condition of the old bridge in Boscastle during the flooding?

  It allowed a narrow river channel
• How did the flooding in 2004 worsen due to environmental factors?

  Debris trapped under the bridge formed a dam
• What percentage of the local economy in Boscastle relied on tourism?

  90%
• What happened to the number of tourists after the 2004 flood?

  The number of tourists dropped significantly
• What measures were taken after the 2004 flood in Boscastle?

  A flood management scheme was implemented
• When was the flood management scheme for Boscastle completed?

  2008
• What types of engineering strategies does the flood management scheme include?

  Both hard and soft engineering strategies
• What has been strengthened as part of the flood management efforts?

  The river embankment
• What new structure was built as part of the flood management scheme?

  A new flood wall
• What was done to dead trees and vegetation in the flood management efforts?

  They were removed to prevent blockage
• How does the raised car park contribute to flood management?

  It can hold excess water during floods
• What was the purpose of replacing the old bridge in Boscastle?

  To allow for a higher arch to improve flow
• What natural features are mentioned in the study material related to the river?

  River trees and grass
• How does the study material describe the river channel during floods?

  The river channel becomes blocked
• What is the purpose of the block mentioned in the study material?

  To stop flooding in the river channel
• Why was the car park raised and left as an area?

  To cope with excess water during floods
• What has replaced the old bridge?

  A new bridge with a higher arch
• How has the river channel been modified?

  It has been deepened and widened
• What has been introduced to monitor water levels?

  An gauge for monitoring water levels
• What does the scheme address regarding social issues?

  It addresses social, economic, and environmental issues
• What are the social issues mentioned in the study material?

  1. Residents' lives disrupted by rebuilding projects
  2. Dislike for the new bridge's character
  3. New defenses provide safety but limited flood protection
• How long were residents' lives disrupted?

  For years due to rebuilding projects
• What do many residents think about the new bridge?

  They do not like its character
• What safety benefit do the new defenses provide?

  They make Boscastle a safer place to live
• What is the limitation of the new defenses against flooding?

  They only protect against a 1 in 75-year flood
• What would spoil the character of the village?

  Flooding of the same size as the 2004 flood
• What are the economic issues mentioned in the study material?

  1. Homes and businesses at risk of flooding
  2. Less risk of expensive damage to property
  3. Rising insurance costs for residents
• What is the current risk of flooding for homes and businesses?

  They are now less at risk of flooding
• What is the cost of the flood management scheme?

  £4 million
• How effective is the flood management scheme?

  It is not as good as it could be
• What are the environmental issues mentioned in the study material?

  1. Vegetation and river habitats are managed
  2. Biodiversity in river habitats has improved
  3. The new channel is engineered for natural function
• How are vegetation and river habitats currently managed?

  They are continuously managed
• What has improved in river habitats?

  Biodiversity has improved