what are the two management strategies being used at Minehead
- hard engineering
- soft engineering
what are some examples of hard engineering at Minehead
- curved sea wall -> reduce impact of waves and protects against flooding and erosion
- groynes -> buildup of wider beach
- rip rap
- stepped revetments
whats the height of the sea wall at Minehead
0.6m
what are some examples of soft engineering at Minehead
- managed retreat
- beach nourishment
how much has the management strategies at Minehead cost
over £13 million
how much did beach nourishment raise the beach by at Minehead
2m
how many rock groynes were used at Minehead
4
what management strategy is being used at Porlock and the Warren
managed retreat after cost/benefit analysis
what land lies behind the Warren
golf course and farm land
what landform is now at Porlock as a result of managed retreat
salt marsh
What are the benefits of protecting butlins?
£300 million generated
4,000 jobs for the local community
1.5million tourists
