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The conflict matrix analysis identified some notable sectoral variations between estuaries. For instance, on the Humber, the provision of Natura 2000 protection in the intertidal zone was frequently identified as having a high level of impact on the provision of managed realignment sites, whilst the presence of flood protection dykes/banks was similarly identified as having a high impact on intertidal Natura 2000 provision. On the Scheldt, managed realignment was further identified as impacting on conservation protection requirements on adjacent terrestrial areas.
As managed realignment is often used as a measure to mitigate for the impacts of coastal squeeze arising from the presence of fixed flood protection dykes, then this would seem to be a considerable management pinch-point that requires redress. The technique is also used as a compensation measure for development related habitat loss in Natura 2000 estuaries, and again, therefore requires attention if, as a technique, it can be deployed effectively without associated conflicts occurring.
Managed realignment provision was also identified as having the potential for high level conflicts with industrial activity and residential housing in the immediate flood plain, primarily this would occur through competition or restriction in land availability. Again therefore, given the potential for the tool to be used as a measure to increase flood assimilation capacity and wider flood protection, then the success of the technique requires both management focus and possibly additional stakeholder involvement.
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How can multiple estuarine resource use be managed in an integrated way within the existing planning system?
How can the Ecosystem Services Approach be used to support management decisions?
How do TIDE estuaries deal with management problems?
How does the societal demand for ecosystem services vary along the estuary gradient?
What are the key areas of conflicts or synergies in TIDE estuaries?
What tool is available to help manage multiple users of a resource in an integrated way (i.e. achieving more holistic management)?
What tools are useful for involving local communities and stakeholders?
Which aspects do I have to take into account in order to make a measure a success?
Which synergistic effects and conflicts can be expected by planning and implementing a certain measure?
Analysis of the TIDE Estuarine Conflict Matrices
Table of content
- 1. SUMMARY
- 2. INTRODUCTION
- 2a. General
- 2b. Research Aims
- 2c. Conflict Matrices
- 2d. Conflict Matrix Tool
- 3. CONFLICT MATRIX METHODOLOGY
- 3a. Approach
- 3b. Analysis
- 4. CONFLICT MATRIX SET-UP PROCESS FINDINGS
- 4a. Salinity/Management Zone Extent Comparison
- 4b. Regional Working Group (RWG) Composition and Interests Comparison
- 4c. Conflict Matrix Estuary Zone Level of Use Comparison
- 4d. Generic Estuary Conflict Scores
- 5. CONFLICT MATRIX OUTCOMES ANALYSIS PER ESTUARY & ZONE
- 5a. Elbe Estuary Conflicts Analysis
- 5b. Weser Estuary Conflicts Analysis
- 5c. Scheldt Estuary Conflicts Analysis
- 5d. Humber Estuary Conflicts Analysis
- 5e. Estuary Conflict Matrix Analysis Summary
- 6. TYPOLOGY OF ASSOCIATIONS ACROSS ALL TIDE ESTUARIES
- 6a. Management Awareness and Focus
- 6b. Salinity Zone Associations
- 6c. Conflict Interaction Typology
- 7. DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDATIONS
- 7a. Spatial Conflict Variation
- 7b. Sectoral Conflict Variation
- 7c. Conflict Management
- 7d. Measures Interactions and Disbenefits
- 7e. Links to Other Approaches
- 8. REFERENCES
- 9. APPENDICES
7b. Sectoral Conflict Variation
Estuaries are subject to many often similar competing and conflicting uses and users and while high level management needs are the same across most north-west European estuaries, e.g. to protect and enhance nature conservation while ensuring public safety and the delivery of ecosystem services and societal benefits, there are clear differences in priorities for specific management actions. The conflict matrix analysis process has shown that these vary between estuaries but also within an estuary and so management needs to reflect this and be targeted.The conflict matrix analysis identified some notable sectoral variations between estuaries. For instance, on the Humber, the provision of Natura 2000 protection in the intertidal zone was frequently identified as having a high level of impact on the provision of managed realignment sites, whilst the presence of flood protection dykes/banks was similarly identified as having a high impact on intertidal Natura 2000 provision. On the Scheldt, managed realignment was further identified as impacting on conservation protection requirements on adjacent terrestrial areas.
As managed realignment is often used as a measure to mitigate for the impacts of coastal squeeze arising from the presence of fixed flood protection dykes, then this would seem to be a considerable management pinch-point that requires redress. The technique is also used as a compensation measure for development related habitat loss in Natura 2000 estuaries, and again, therefore requires attention if, as a technique, it can be deployed effectively without associated conflicts occurring.
Managed realignment provision was also identified as having the potential for high level conflicts with industrial activity and residential housing in the immediate flood plain, primarily this would occur through competition or restriction in land availability. Again therefore, given the potential for the tool to be used as a measure to increase flood assimilation capacity and wider flood protection, then the success of the technique requires both management focus and possibly additional stakeholder involvement.
Important to know
Reports / Measures / Tools
| Report: | Zonation of the TIDE estuaries (Functioning) |
|---|---|
| Report: | Ecosystem Service Assessment of TIDE Estuaries (Functioning) |
| Report: | Legislative Drivers & Sectoral Plan Review of TIDE Estuaries (Governance) |
Management issues
How can management actions be prioritised based on conflict assessment outcomes?How can multiple estuarine resource use be managed in an integrated way within the existing planning system?
How can the Ecosystem Services Approach be used to support management decisions?
How do TIDE estuaries deal with management problems?
How does the societal demand for ecosystem services vary along the estuary gradient?
What are the key areas of conflicts or synergies in TIDE estuaries?
What tool is available to help manage multiple users of a resource in an integrated way (i.e. achieving more holistic management)?
What tools are useful for involving local communities and stakeholders?
Which aspects do I have to take into account in order to make a measure a success?
Which synergistic effects and conflicts can be expected by planning and implementing a certain measure?