The Orford Shingles, Suffolk, UK—Classic conflicts in coastline management

Fuller, R. M.; Randall, R. E.

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“…Mixed beaches are particularly common in the UK, where over one third of the beaches in England and Wales, and almost all of the beaches on the heavily populated south coast, are composed of combinations of sand and gravel (Fuller and Randall, 1988). Beaches with an important component of gravel are estimated to occur along approximately 19,000 km of the British coast, with pure gravel beaches estimated to occur along almost 3500 km (Randall et al, 1990;Sneddon and Randall, 1991).…”

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Spatial and temporal variations of sediment size on a mixed sand and gravel beach

Horn

Walton

2007

Sedimentary Geology

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Spatial and temporal variations of sediment size on a mixed sand and gravel beach

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Walton

2007

Sedimentary Geology

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“…No doubt this view was based, not only on the nature conservation value of Orfordness (NNR, SSSI, RSPB reserve) but also the high landscape quality (AONB, Heritage Coast). The evolution of the structure of Orfordness has been described in a number of papers (Steers, 1926;Carr, 1970;Fuller and Randall, 1988), and its dynamic nature stressed. Despite this, its natural evolution was not included in the costed options associated with defining the sea defence strategies.…”

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“…According to Fuller and Randall (1988), Orfordness has much in common with Dungeness in Kent as it existed some 700 years ago, just before the River Rother broke through at Winchelsea. At that time the spit had forced the river 20 km along the coast much as Orfordness has affected the Alde.…”

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“…At the northern end of the site immediately south of any breach, it is likely that the Ness itself would begin to erode and continue its journey southwards. This would in fact have a double benefit for nature conservation, because it would not only help re-establish the geomorphological processes, but also regenerate a natural surface shingle in an area which has been adversely affected by man's activities (Fuller and Randall, 1988).…”

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Sea defence and nature conservation: Threat or opportunity

Doody

1992

Aquatic Conservation

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ABSTRACT1. New land has been 'won' from the sea by the process of embankment for centuries. It is perhaps not surprising, given the long term commitment to the protection of the land so created, that current works are concerned largely with reinforcing the existing line of sea defence.2. Those concerned with nature conservation have likewise in the past, expended considerable energy in trying to protect natural and semi-natural habitat from destruction and exploitation by man. This has included land claim and associated sea defence works.3. This paper examines these two perceptions of 'coastal protection' and suggests a more enlightened approach which accepts change as an important part of coastal development, and provides a more positive way forward. Those concerned with sea defence and nature conservation may have to accept that protection of the current line of sea defence or existing coastal habitats, may not be the best option in all cases.

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“…Relatively small recreational pressures, involving trampling pressure, may also be important to the survival of individual plant species. For example Lathyrus japonicus has decreased in recent years at Shingle Street (near Orfordness) and this has been attributed partly to increased human disturbance (Fuller & Randall, 1988).…”

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Dungeness-a national nature conservation perspective

Doody¹

1989

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society

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DOODY, P., 1989. Dungeness–a national nature conservation perspective. Vegetated shingle structures in Great Britain are very restricted in number and almost all examples are of some value for nature conservation. Most of the major sites are of geomorphological significance and have important plant and animal communities. Many of these have been adversely affected by man, mainly through gravel extraction and building. Dungeness is the single largest area and has suffered more extensive and intensive developments than ony other. Despite this, it remains the most important site for stable vegetated shingle with its associated animals (notably invertebrates), and is an important geomorphological feature.

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The Orford Shingles, Suffolk, UK—Classic conflicts in coastline management

Cited by 16 publications

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Spatial and temporal variations of sediment size on a mixed sand and gravel beach

Spatial and temporal variations of sediment size on a mixed sand and gravel beach

Sea defence and nature conservation: Threat or opportunity

Dungeness-a national nature conservation perspective

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