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| Generic examples |
| Accept losses (habitats, species or coastal lands) where there are no other acceptable or feasible options – implications for biodiversity, recreation, fishing and hunting. |
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| Allow lawns and gardens (domestic, commercial and parklands) to deteriorate. |
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| Accept that parks may no longer be able to deliver their primary mandate (conservation or protection of particular species and/or habitat. |
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| Close access to recreation areas, marinas, hiking trails and other areas, including temporary loss of land during and following extreme events. |
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| Adjust pricing to account for increased losses (e.g. insurance companies accept some losses as part of business and set their premiums accordingly). |
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| Based on an assessment of the risks, decide that, beyond a commitment for a subsequent re-assessment, no further adaptation measures are required at this time. |
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| Specific examples |
| The National Trust, based on discussions with stakeholders, has decided on a management strategy for Mullion Harbour (Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall) that consists of maintenance and report for a period until the harbour suffers major damage and begins to fail, followed by a move to a managed retreat option (including demolishing and removal). |
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| Sections of the flood defences along the north of Wallasea Island were removed as part of the Wallasea Wetlands Creation Project allowing for the sea water to flood. Wallasea is a land-mark scheme for the area as it involves the managed realignment of sea defences and the creation of 110–120 hectares of wetland habitat. The scheme fits in with the Roach and Crouch flood management strategy and will create a more sustainable estuary shape. The scheme will also provide valuable new intertidal habitat which will compensate for losses incurred through sea level rise and coastal squeeze. The total project cost is estimated to be in the region of £7 million. |
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