Public perceptions and attitudes towards an established managed realignment scheme: Orplands, Essex, UK.

摘要: Where appropriate, managed realignment is the preferred policy option for sustainable coastal defences in UK, since it provides both economic and ecological advantages. Until recently however, research has failed to address social implications of this having only acknowledged that communities general, show reluctance conceding land sea. Orplands scheme third a series case studies variety issues, but with particular focus on public acceptance schemes confidence Environment Agency. It hypothesised local residents will be more accepting longer domain, rather than at its inception or construction. This paper presents findings from demonstrates overall was greater site comparison previous studies. Despite this, respondents did not any Agency been attributed their general scepticism towards statutory body lack recent contact between various stakeholders. suggested development criteria consultation participation would facilitate schemes.