Noard Fryslân Bûtendyks

Year Implemented

2001

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

Netherlands

Location

Mainland coast of Friesland

Longitude

5.7451

Latitude

53.3361

Habitat(s) Created

Saltmarsh

Size

135 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Habitat Creation
Create a More Natural Shoreline
Improve Flood Protection

Project Description Summary

This involved three breaches in summer dike: 20-40m; initial creek width 5-10m.

As part of this scheme drainage ditches and artificial creeks (5km long in total) were dug and connected with existing creeks.

Documents/References uploaded

References

De Leeuw, C., Meijer, M.L., 2002. Proefgebieden herstel zoet-zout overgangen in Noord Nederland. werkdocument concept. RIKZ, Haren.
Hommel, P.W.F.M., Horsthuis, M.A.P., 2002. Excursieverslagen 1999. Het Noorderleech. Plantensociologische kring Nederland.
van Duin, W.E., Esselink, P., Bos, D., Klaver, R., Verweij, G., van Leeuwen, W., 2007. Proefverkweldering Noard Fryslân Bûtendyks - Evaluatie kwelderherstel 2000-2006. Imares, Wagingen, 209p.
van Duin, W.E., Esselink, P., Verweij, G., Engelmoer, M., 2003. Monitoringsonderzoek proefverkweldering Noard Fryslân Bûtendyks. Alterra, Den Burg, 95p.
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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