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Effectiveness according to development targets of measure
Step 1: Definition of development targets
Development of tidally influenced habitats (mudflat and shallow water areas, creeks, reed) with species rich vegetation and fauna
Development of specific water regime conditions as well as soil formation and sedimentation processes
Improvement of the natural scenery
Step 2: Degree of target achievement
The available monitoring results show that the development targets defined for the compensation measure are fully reachable until the end of the 15 year runtime of the monitoring program. One crucial point for the successful development of tidally influenced habitats on the Tegeler Plate was the creation of suitable site specific conditions by means of hydraulic engineering works. In summary, the measures realized on the Tegeler Plate represent a sustainable habitat development which contributes to restore the lower part of the river Weser which is strongly affected by human activities. The degree of target achievement is high.