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Nourishment in the Netherlands
Beach nourishment is currently the chosen form of sea defence in the Netherlands.
Since 1991 some 6 million m3 of sand has been added to the beaches per annum
at a cost of some 60 million NLG (de Ruig &
Hillen 1997). This forms part of a dynamic approach to coastal defence
policy adopted by the Dutch, which seeks to "protect the entire coastline
in its 1990 position". The application of 'dynamic preservation' emphasises
the "wish for the preservation of the of the natural dynamics and character
of the dune coast".
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Guidance: The situation in the Netherlands provides an important
example of a different approach to the general
value attached to beaches including their important for coastal
protection. However, note that it still has as a basic policy the 'preservation'
of the coastline in a 'fixed' position.
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References
de Ruig, J.H.M. & Hillen, R.
1997.
Developments in Dutch coastline management: conclusions from the second governmental report.
Journal of Coastal Conservation, 3/2., 203-210.
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