Shoreline Management Plans

Definition (http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/planning/104939.aspx)

A Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) is a large-scale assessment of the risks associated with coastal processes and helps reduce these risks to people and the developed, historic and natural environments. Coastal processes include tidal patterns, wave height, wave direction and the movement of beach and seabed materials. (EA)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

This term is used for the following terms: 
SMPs

Approved Date
19-Dec-2013

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