Ecological Restoration Options for the Lymington/Keyhaven Saltmarshes

In: Water and environment journal, Band 14, Heft 2, S. 111-116

Abstract

AbstractThe paper describes the conservation importance and rationale for examining ecological restoration options for the Lymington/Keyhaven saltmarshes in Southern England. Physical process studies have established why this coastal habitat is under pressure and have quantified the rate of erosion. A vegetation survey of the saltmarshes suggested that (a) wave attack, (b) ship wash, (c) poor drainage, (d) deferential sedimentation, and (e) relative sea‐level rise are contributing to the loss of saltmarsh quality and quantity. Saltmarsh re‐creation is not a viable option for this site; instead, a combination of rehabilitation techniques is proposed.