Clapper Marshes

Year Implemented

2011

Project Type

Regulated tidal exchange

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Camel (Cornwall)

Longitude

-4.8161

Latitude

50.51

Habitat(s) Created

Lagoon
Saltmarsh
Terrestrial habitat

Size

10 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Habitat Creation

Project Description Summary

This project involved opening two existing flapped outfalls to allow tidal water onto the site giving flooding on spring tidal cycles.

Documents/References uploaded

References

Environment Agency, 2011. Camel Valley Wetland Restoration.

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