Lütetsburger Sommerpolder

Year Implemented

1982

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

Germany

Location

Mainland coast of East Friesland (Niedersachsen)

Longitude

7.2481

Latitude

53.6673

Habitat(s) Created

Saltmarsh

Size

15 Hectares

Why Undertaken

Compensation
Compensation
Habitat Creation
Create a More Natural Shoreline

Project Description Summary

This involved a sea defence removal (summer dike).

Documents/References uploaded

References

Ahlhorn, F., Kunz, H., 2002. Literaturstudie zur Entwicklung und Bedeutung von Sommerdeichen. Arbeiten aus der Forschungsstelle Küste, Niedersächsisches Landesamt für Ökologie, Niedersachsen, 14, 101p.
Mai, S., Zimmerman, C., 2002. Diked forelands and their importance in coastal zone management. Proceedings of the Hydro 2002 Conference (Kiel), 222-235.
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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