Beach and dune nourishment and environmental aspects
In: Coastal Engineering: An International Journal for Coastal, Harbour and Offshore Engineers. Elsevier: Amsterdam; Lausanne; New York; Oxford; Shannon; Tokyo. ISSN 0378-3839; e-ISSN 1872-7379, more
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| Keywords |
Accretion > Beach accretion > Beach nourishment
Aquatic communities > Benthos > Zoobenthos
Environmental impact
Food webs > Food chains
Topographic features > Beach features > Dunes
Topographic features > Landforms > Coastal landforms > Beaches
ANE, Netherlands [Marine Regions]
Marine/Coastal |
| Abstract |
Beach and dune nourishment can be viewed as a dynamic and environmentally responsible method of protecting the coast, which makes use of indigenous material. This contribution discusses beach and dune nourishment in terms of their environmental impact in borrow and fill areas, while also the landscaping requirements associated with replenishment activities are discussed.In a case study some preliminary conclusions of a monitoring programme of a beach nourishment carried out in 1987 at Schouwen in the southwest of the Netherlands are given. |
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