soft engineering

• What is coastal management often associated with?

  Engineering erosion
• What is the purpose of coastal management?

  To work with natural processes in coastal systems
• How does coastal management aim to manage beaches?

  By adding sand and pebbles to existing beaches
• What is a beach nourishment project also known as?

  Beach replenishment
• What is the effect of cliff regrading?

  It reduces the angle of the cliff for stability
• What is the purpose of drainage in cliff management?

  To remove water and prevent landslides
• What does dune stabilization involve?

  Maintaining grass to stabilize dunes
• How does marsh creation benefit coastal management?

  It allows low-lying areas to be flooded
• What are the advantages of using natural coastal management methods?

  They are cheap and easy to maintain
• What is a disadvantage of the nourishment process?

  It is time-consuming and expensive
• Why might people oppose nourishment projects?

  They may dislike the appearance of new sand
• What is a potential environmental impact of nourishment?

  It can disrupt local ecosystems
• How does cliff regrading help in coastal management?

  It stabilizes cliffs and reduces erosion risk
• What is a disadvantage of cliff drainage?

  It can be costly to maintain
• What is the role of vegetation in dune stabilization?

  It helps to hold sand in place
• What is a potential benefit of marsh creation?

  It provides habitats for wildlife
• What is a disadvantage of using hard engineering methods?

  They can be expensive and less sustainable
• What is a common issue with coastal management projects?

  They can be time-consuming and expensive
• Why might natural processes be preferred in coastal management?

  They are more sustainable and environmentally friendly
• What is a challenge faced by coastal management?

  People may not support the projects
• How can coastal management impact local communities?

  It can affect livelihoods and property values
• What does a fence create for wildlife?

  An important wild life habitat
• What are the disadvantages of a nourishment process?

  • Time-consuming and expensive
  • Requires maintenance of nourishment
  • Natural processes may deposit materials elsewhere
  • People may dislike the appearance of nourishment
  • Area must be free from developments on cliff tops
• Why might people respond negatively to nourishment?

  They may dislike its appearance
• What is the financial cost for 100 meters of nourishment?

  £300,000
• What is the cost per meter for nourishment?

  £10,000 per meter
• How does the cost of nourishment vary?

  It depends on the size of the area
• What is the difference between hard and soft engineering?

  Hard engineering uses solid structures, soft engineering uses natural processes
• Why might more than one coastal management technique be required?

  To effectively protect a stretch of coastline
• Why is it often required to protect a stretch of coastline?

  To prevent erosion and protect land
• Why might a coastal management technique be required to protect a coastline?

  • To prevent erosion
  • To protect land and property
  • To maintain natural habitats
  • To support local economies