The Lower Otter Restoration Project, East Devon
The Lower Otter Restoration Project
The estuary of the river Otter in east Devon has been facing serious challenges connected to climate change, with sea levels predicted to rise by up to one metre by 2100, and an increased risk from sea flooding. The local authorities have responded by implementing a sustainable coastal management solution of managed realignment, allowing the river Otter and a network of tidal creeks to reconnect with the historic flood plain enabling the tide to come in and out as it once did to flood the area. The walk allows a close inspection of the management features introduced to this area.
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About the Author
Paul Berry
Paul is a former Head of Geography and Assistant Vice-Principal. Paul took early retirement after 35 years as a Geography Teacher, and has written GCSE exam revision books for Collins, Hodder, and BBC Bitesize. He currently works as a Field Studies Tutor in Iceland for education travel company Rayburn Tours.
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