Kreetsand

Year Implemented

1999

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

Germany

Location

Elbe (Hamburg)

Longitude

10.0461

Latitude

53.4984

Habitat(s) Created

Mudflat
Reedbed
Not known

Size

26 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Compensation
Habitat Creation
Create a More Natural Shoreline

Project Description Summary

This involved a sea defence removal (of state protection dike). As part of this scheme artificial creeks were dug.

Documents/References uploaded

References

Berg, K., 2003. Das Bauprogramm Hochwasserschutz in Hamburg. Garten und Landschaft, 12, 24-26.
von Lieberman, N., von Lieberman, A., 2003. Leitlinien für einen naturverträglichen Küstenschutz - Der Klimawandel erfordert neue Küstenschutzmaßnahmen für das Wattenmeer. WWF Deutschland, Frankfurt am Main, 27p.

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