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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