Thornham Point

Year Implemented

1997

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Chichester Harbour (West Sussex)

Longitude

-0.9149

Latitude

50.8333

Habitat(s) Created

Saltmarsh
Transitional Grassland

Size

6.9 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Habitat Creation
Reduce Flood Protection Costs

Project Description Summary

This involved the creation of one breach. As part of this scheme artificial creeks were dug.

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.
Brooke, J., Landin, M., Meakins, N., Adnitt, C., 1999. The Restoration of Vegetation on Salt Marshes. R&D W208, Environment Agency, Swindon, 85p.

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