Holwerder Zomerpolder

Year Implemented

1989

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

Netherlands

Location

Mainland coast of Friesland (Friesland)

Longitude

5.8989

Latitude

53.3833

Habitat(s) Created

Saltmarsh

Size

28 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Create a More Natural Shoreline

Project Description Summary

This involved one breach (12m wide). As part of this scheme drainage ditches and artificial creeks were dug

Documents/References uploaded

References

Esselink, P., de Leeuw, C., Berg, G., Graveland, J., 2002. Evaluatie van 25 ecologische herstelmaatregelen in de zoute rijkswateren. RIKZ, Haren.
van Oevelen, D., van den Bergh, E., Ysebaert, T., Meire, P., 2000. Literatuuronderzoek naar ontpolderingen. IN.R.2000.7. Instituut voor Natuurbehoud, Brussel. 116p.
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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