The changing nature of, and approaches to, UK coastal management at the start of the twenty-first century
Series: Geographical Journal ; 170(2) June 2004, 116-125(10)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Entering the 21st century, effective coastal management will become more of a central issue for coastal users and governors alike. Many of the UK's existing management plans are being reviewed and revised versions published. Some of these new editions will have to show changes from their predecessors because of natural processes of erosion and accretion, yet other changes will be because of human interference. Human interference means the continued ignoring of previous management plan recommendations regarding new development and coastal usage. Coastal management needs to adapt and develop. Also increased education and awareness is necessary to allow users to understand and appreciate what is being recommended in management plans.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | X126825 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 126825-1001 |
Entering the 21st century, effective coastal management will become more of a central issue for coastal users and governors alike. Many of the UK's existing management plans are being reviewed and revised versions published. Some of these new editions will have to show changes from their predecessors because of natural processes of erosion and accretion, yet other changes will be because of human interference. Human interference means the continued ignoring of previous management plan recommendations regarding new development and coastal usage. Coastal management needs to adapt and develop. Also increased education and awareness is necessary to allow users to understand and appreciate what is being recommended in management plans.