UK coastline is left to its own devices
Series: CSM ; 9(2) October 1999, 28(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: Lack of resources coupled with rising sea levels means that government is no longer able to maintain the levels of coastal protection which have been possible in the past. A policy of 'managed retreat' has therefore been adopted for agricultural land and sparsely populated areas. This article looks at the implications for surveyors.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS61624 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 102550-1001 |
Lack of resources coupled with rising sea levels means that government is no longer able to maintain the levels of coastal protection which have been possible in the past. A policy of 'managed retreat' has therefore been adopted for agricultural land and sparsely populated areas. This article looks at the implications for surveyors.