Soft engineering case study Flashcards
Formby Point, Sefton Coast
North of Liverpool, has largest dune area in Liverpool
causes of erosion
Periodic storms combined with high tides
Dredging of beach material for local foundry trade
Building of head sea defences to north and south
Activities related to development of ports in Liverpool
Spoil dumping
Human access, walking on frontal dunes, use of off road vehicles
causes of erosion
Periodic storms combined with high tides
Dredging of beach material for local foundry trade
Building of head sea defences to north and south
Activities related to development of ports in Liverpool
Spoil dumping
Human access, walking on frontal dunes, use of off road vehicles
Sefton Coast Management Scheme
Planting used xmas trees on the seaward edge of dunes to trap more sand and encourage dune regeneration
fencing off areas of sand dunes to restrict pedestrian access
wooden posts in front of dunes, building boardwalks to prevent trampling the dunes
ranger services to educate local children and banning use of off road vehicles
