medmerry

• where is medmerry located

  south coast of england - sussex
• what managment was there orignially

  had a low sea wall but needed repairs which were too expensive
• why was management needed

  it has thee 2nd largest mobile home park in europe

  there is a main road to transport goods for work
• what are social opportunities

  1 - nature reserves offer educational opportunities for local schools and collages to focus on wildlife

  2 - new nature reserve has 10km new path for cycling and walking

  3 - salt marshes can hold lots of water, reducing flood risks for 348 homes
• what are economic opportunities

  1 - local businesses benefit from tourism

  2 - £300,000 annual reduction in cost of maintaining flood defences
• what are environmental opportunities

  1 - creation of new habitats, this has increased biodiversity

  2 - managed realignment scheme has been designed to be resistant to sea level rising for at least 100yrs