Trimley Marsh

Year Implemented

2000

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Orwell Estuary (Suffolk)

Longitude

1.2843

Latitude

51.9821

Habitat(s) Created

Mudflat
Saltmarsh

Size

16.5 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Compensation
Habitat Creation

Project Description Summary

This involved the creation of one breach. As part of this scheme artificial creeks were dug, historic creeks excavated; beneficial use of dredge material (adding 30-50cm layer).

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.
Royal Haskoning, 2005. Saltmarsh Management Manual. Royal Haskoning, Peterborough, 253p.
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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