1. Coastal Management

2. Starter: Mind-map all the different things people use coast lines for. What are Coasts used for?

3. Some coastlines are under threat of erosion causing cliffs to retreat and beach material to be lost. Others are at risk from coastal flooding . In many cases the decision has been made to try and reduce the erosion to protect the coastline. This is called COASTAL MANAGEMENT. Coastal Management = The attempt by people to maintain the natural features of the coast for their own advantage

4. Types of Coastal Management HARD ENGINEERING Hard engineering options tend to be expensive and short-term options. They may also have a high impact on the landscape or environment. SOFT ENGINEERING Soft engineering options are often less expensive than hard engineering options. They are usually also more long-term and sustainable , with less impact on the environment.

5. HARD ENGINEERING

11. SOFT ENGINEERING

16. Sea Wall Do nothing – managed retreat Beach Renourishment Groynes Cliff reshaping Beach Renourishment Rock Armour

17. Method How does it work? Advantages Disadvantages Groynes Sea Wall Revetments Rock Armour Gabions Beach renourishment Beach reshaping Managed Retreat