Havergate Island

Year Implemented

2000

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Ore Estuary (Suffolk)

Longitude

1.5364

Latitude

52.0778

Habitat(s) Created

Mudflat
Saltmarsh

Size

8.1 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Habitat Creation
Improve Flood Protection

Project Description Summary

This involved one breach: 10m wide. As part of this scheme artificial creeks were dug; site levelled to ensure full drainage without there being large areas of standing water.

Documents/References uploaded

References

Atkinson, P.W., Crooks, S., Grant, A., Rehfish, M.M., 2001. The success of creation and restoration schemes in producing intertidal habitat suitable for waterbirds. No. 425, English Nature, Peterborough, 167p.
Lamberth, C., Haycock, N., 2001. Regulated tidal exchange. Phase II report. Case studies and guidelines for the assessment of sites capable of supporting a saline wetland creation project using regulated tidal exchange techniques. Haycock associates Ltd., St. Albans.
Wolters, M., Garbutt, A., Bakker, J.P., 2005. Salt-marsh restoration: evaluating the success of de-embankments in north-west Europe. Biological Conservation 123(22), 249-268.

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