Pawlett Hams

Year Implemented

1994

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Parret Estuary (Somerset)

Longitude

-3.048

Latitude

51.1875

Habitat(s) Created

Mudflat

Size

4.8 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Reduce Flood Protection Costs

Project Description Summary

This project involved one breach.

Documents/References uploaded

References

Brooke, J., Landin, M., Meakins, N., Adnitt, C., 1999. The Restoration of Vegetation on Salt Marshes. R&D W208, Environment Agency, Swindon, 85p.
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20090514092004/http://www.eclife.naturalengland.org.uk/project_details/good_practice_guide/habitatcrr/ENRestore/Sites/UK/England/SW/Index.htm
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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