Lütetsburger Sommerpolder
Year Implemented
1982
Project Type
Managed realignment
Country
Germany
Location
Mainland coast of East Friesland (Niedersachsen)
Longitude
7.2481
Latitude
53.6673
Habitat(s) Created
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Saltmarsh
Size
15 Hectares
Why Undertaken
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Compensation
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Compensation
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Habitat Creation
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Create a More Natural Shoreline
Project Description Summary
This involved a sea defence removal (summer dike).
Documents/References uploaded
References
- Ahlhorn, F., Kunz, H., 2002. Literaturstudie zur Entwicklung und Bedeutung von Sommerdeichen. Arbeiten aus der Forschungsstelle Küste, Niedersächsisches Landesamt für Ökologie, Niedersachsen, 14, 101p.
- Mai, S., Zimmerman, C., 2002. Diked forelands and their importance in coastal zone management. Proceedings of the Hydro 2002 Conference (Kiel), 222-235.
- Wolters, M., Garbutt, A., Bakker, J.P., 2005. Salt-marsh restoration: evaluating the success of de-embankments in north-west Europe. Biological Conservation 123(22), 249-268.
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