Soft engineering

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What is beach nourishment
Adding sediment to the beach to make it wider
What is soft engineering
The use of natural environmentally friendly methods to create a wider barrier between the land and sea
What is beach reprofiling
Reshaping the material on the beach so it is more effective against erosion
What is dune regeneration  
Sand dunes are made larger using fences or marram grass
What is dune fencing
Fences are built on a sandy beach to collect sand and create dunes
What are the advantages of beach nourishment
Looks natural, makes the beach look more appealing, cheap
What are the disadvantages of beach nourishment
Need maintenance, closes the beach when it’s being done
What is an advantage of beach reprofiling
cheap , natural , make the beach looks bigger
What is a disadvantage beach reprofiling  
Need maintenance, close’s beach when being done
What is an advantage of dune regeneration
Cheap , natural
What is an advantage of dune fencing
Cheap , natural , makes dunes larger , minimal impact on wildlife
What is a disadvantage of dune fencing
Dangerous if fences break , constant maintenance