Langeooger Sommerpolder

Year Implemented

2004

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

Germany

Location

Island of Langeoog (Niedersachsen)

Longitude

7.5359

Latitude

53.748

Habitat(s) Created

Mudflat
Saltmarsh

Size

215 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Compensation
Habitat Creation
Create a More Natural Shoreline

Project Description Summary

This involved a sea defence removal over 5,500m (summer dike). As part of this scheme artificial creeks were dug.

Documents/References uploaded

References

Ahlhorn, F., Kunz, H., 2002.The future of historically developed summerdikes and polders: a salt marsh use conflict. Littoral 2002, The Changing Coast, 365374.
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.
Zander, R., 2003. Die Öffnung von Sommerpoldern im Nationalpark Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer. Bremer Beiträge für Naturkunde und Naturschutz, 6, 61-64.

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