Tuesday 29 January 2008

23/01/08

Beach Management Plan Notes:

GODREVY

FACTORS TO CONSIDER:

-National Trust maintained
-SSSI
-Water quality - nearby sewage outfall - 2 combined sewage outfalls. Is currently MCS recommended but no Blue flag status
-Erosion - Sand dunes/cliffTourist facilities/ access
-Wildlife - Marine and TerrestrialLitterAdaptaion to sea level rise

STRENGTHS:
-Nat. Trust/ SSSI maintained

WEAKNESSES:
-Large Area
-Unstable/Exposed coast
-Multi-useage

OPPORTUNITIES:
-Reduce Sewage
-Awareness and Education

THREATS:
-SLR
-Erosion
-Wave Hub?

OBJECTIVES:
1. Preserve Ecosystem
2. Tourism

STRATEGY:
Planned retreat - with regards to sea level rise i.e - no defences to be set up. General improvements.

TACTICS:
1. Improve Sewage treatment to improve water quality
2. No beach defences
3. Move tourist facilities and car park - create new access routes
4. Provide litter bins
5. Monitor erosion of coast, sea level rise and any other factors affecting (to monitor changes for wildlife and also in case of change for future plans)