Lessons from the 2010 floods on the Atlantic coast (Xynthia) and in the Var

11 Sep

Two natural disasters that occurred in 2010 are etched into our memories because of their
dramatic consequences.
Storm Xynthia reached the French coast during the night of 27-28 February 2010,
causing sudden and extensive marine flooding. The human toll was very heavy: 29 deaths concentrated
in La Faute-sur-Mer in the Vendée and 12 deaths in Charente-Maritime.

• 2012 - France - Lessons from the 2010 floods Xynthia and Var s_eng (287 KB)

LiCCo Field Study Activities sheets

24 Jul

Activity sheets produced as part of the LiCCo project for school and other groups to learn about coastal process, sea defences, sea level rise, beach recharge and wetland function while on any coastline or in the classroom. Available in both English and French.

• LiCCo Field Study Activities_FRENCH (421 KB)
• LiCCo Field Study Activities_ENGLISH (601 KB)

Brownsea Island Future Scenario Workshop

24 Jul

The Brownsea Island Future Scenario workshop looked at the effects of coastal and climate change on the Island and provided the opportunity for stakeholders of the Island, to discuss and develop ways to respond to these changes. The results of the workshop are available in the report and outcomes will help the National Trust and its partners to plan and prepare for future challenges such as erosion, sea level rise and more stormy weather.

• Brownsea Island Coastal Change Workshop Report (2 MB)
  

• Future scenario newsletter (271 KB)
  

• Workshop exercises (3 MB)
  

• Workshop exercises 2 (3 MB)
  

Studland reminiscence exhibition

24 Jul

Travel through time with Studland’s Story of Coastal Change.

The coast at Studland is always changing – tides come in and out, covering the sand castles of the day and often revealing hidden treasures of the past. Storms carry off sand dunes that families once picnicked and sunbathed on and after swirling around in the Bay the sand comes back over time left in new places. It is not just the physical landscape that changes – coastal pastimes, industry, tourism and fashion all play a role in Studland’s Story of Coastal Change. Can you spot any of the changes?

• Studlands Story_Page_01 (669 KB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_02 (647 KB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_03 (675 KB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_04 (714 KB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_05 (653 KB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_06 (1 MB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_07 (679 KB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_08 (1 MB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_09 (2 MB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_10 (681 KB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_11 (1 MB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_12 (1 MB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_13 (594 KB)
  

• Studlands Story_Page_14 (761 KB)
  

Poole Bay, Poole Harbour and Wareham Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy

22 May

This Strategy Appraisal Report (StAR) presents the business case and implementation plan for the Poole Bay, Poole Harbour and Wareham Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (PWFCERM) Strategy (referred to as the Strategy). This Strategy has been developed in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC), Borough of Poole (BoP) and Purbeck District Council (PDC), who are operating authorities under the Coast Protection Act 1949.

• Poole and Wareham StAR v6.3a Final (2 MB)
  

  Strategy Appraisal Report - Final (Version 6.3a)

LiCCo Studland Workshop 2 Report

27 Mar

The second of two reports which describe the results of coastal change future scenario workshops held in Studland, Dorset. This report further develops the ideas identified by participants of the first workshop and contains options for follow on actions for the stakeholders leading from these workshops.

• Studland Coastal Change Workshop No 2 Report (667 KB)

Poole Harbour Timeline

20 Mar

Poole Harbour and the surrounding coast has changed dramatically over time. It has seen rivers of ice, huge storms and the wrenching of rock. Meanwhile tides and waves work tirelessly with changing sea level to scour and shape the coast and continue to do so today. This display panel highlights the changes that have occured from 125,000 BC to 2012.

• PooleHarbour_Timeline (6 MB)

LiCCo A-level Learning Pack

9 Mar

Following on from the successful primary and secondary learning packs, our A Level Geography learning and teaching programme, published in February 2015, provides both continuity and progression with these existing resources. It has been designed with a number of key objectives in mind. As a relevant and comprehensive case study of the impact of physical and human coastal processes, the implications of climate change and environmental management responses it will contribute to delivering a wide range of ‘Coasts’ content requirements across all examination specifications. Secondly, it has been written in the form of a research task involving fieldwork to investigate a hypothesis which can be used both to model the research process required for individual enquiries or be used as a whole group exercise if desired. The investigation is entirely self-supporting and so offers teachers considerable flexibility in terms of its use. For example, students could work through the investigation independently or alternatively teachers may wish to deliver some of the programme in a more formal and structured way.

Above all the LiCCo team hopes that this new resource will assist you in your teaching to enable young people to understand the key issues surrounding coastal change and to appreciate the process by which coastal managers respond to the challenges which arise in the short, medium and long term. The coastal managers of tomorrow are studying A Level Geography today.

We would be delighted to hear feedback from you after using these resources, so please get in touch using the contact details below.

Important Information for schools wishing to visit Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve:
Please be aware that Dawlish Warren NNR is a highly protected and sensitive site for wildlife. Teignbridge District Council welcome schools that wish to visit, but would ask that you let them know when you intend to visit (01626 863980) to ensure that there are no conflicts with other groups or their management work on site. The site rangers offer an education service to primary, secondary and university groups studying the site. Thank you.

CONTACT INFO: For a copy of the A level DVD please contact the Exe Estuary Officer at [email protected]

• LiCCo A Level Teaching Programme (7 MB)
  

LiCCo Future Scenario Planning Tool

25 Feb

A ‘Scenario Planning’ Tool to use for exploring adaptations to climate change at the coast.

• LiCCo Project - Scenario Planning Tool (141 KB)
  

  A tool for exploring adaptations to climate change at the coast

Coastal Change Community Engagement Toolkit

19 Jan

Coming soon… a toolkit to guide you through raising understanding and awareness on coastal change in affected communities and involve them in discussions and actions to adapt to these changes.

Tourism Business Guide to Understanding Coastal Change

19 Jan

The ‘Tourism Business Guide to Understanding Coastal Change: Raising awareness and providing ideas for Poole Harbour and the surrounding area’ has been produced for businesses in the tourism industry in Poole and the surrounding area to help raise awareness of coastal change and how it might affect them. Different tourist sites are illustrated that highlight aspects of coastal change as well as providing some useful facts. It is helpful to have a greater understanding of the local environment and the role natural processes can play in benefiting or providing challenges within the tourism industry.

This booklet was commissioned by the Living with a Changing Coast project and compiled by the Dorset Coast Forum with contributions from coastal experts.

• LiCCo_Tourism_Booklet_Web (7 MB)

LiCCo Studland Workshop1 Report

20 Nov

• Coastal strategy summary Studland_Neil Watson (5 MB)
  

  Workshop presentation given by Neil watson, Coastal Engineer with the Environment Agency

• Studland Workshop Future Scenario (1 MB)
  

• Studland Workshop 1 Report Final (2 MB)
  

  Results of first coastal change future scenario workshop at Studland

LiCCo Primary programme evaluation report

22 Oct

Below you can find the report describing the evaluation and outcomes of the LiCCo primary school programme. This follows piloting of the materials in the classroom at Stoborough Primary School near Wareham in Dorset.

• LiCCo Primary Evaluation (2 MB)

LiCCo International Conference – Presentations (translated versions)

3 Oct

The LiCCo International Conference took place on 18th September, in Poole, UK. All the presentations from the day are available here in their TRANSLATED version:

1. Keynote speech – Peter Nixon (National Trust), Michel Peltier (Conservatoire du Littoral)
2. Introduction to LiCCo – Nick Lyness (Environment Agency)
3. Communicating Coastal and Climate Change Messages to Communities – Elli MacDonald (National Trust), Julie Pagny (Conservatoire du Littoral)
4. LiCCo Education Package – David Weatherly (Education Consultant)
5. The Views and Experiences of our Stakeholders – Eric Delaforcade (Communauté de Communes de Montmartin-sur-Mer), Anne Jansens (Commune de Fermanville), Pierre Aubril (Communauté de Communes baie de Cotentin), Guillaume Goodwin (DREAL Basse-Normandie), Arnaud Gruet (Direction Départementale des Territoires et de la Mer de la Seine-Maritime (DDTM 76), Ian Brown (Swanage Town Council)
6. French Study Partner Review – Guillaume Deniaud (Conservatoire du Littoral), Amadou Diaw (CeRREV-University of Caen), Suzanne Noel (University of Caen), Emmanual Caillot (Réserves Naturelles de France), Julie Pagny (Conservatoire du Littoral)
7. Engaging with Young People – Jane Lavick (Environment Agency)
8. Legacy and Next Steps – Tony Flux (National Trust), Régis Leymarie (Conservatoire du Littoral)

• 1. KEYNOTE_presentation_FR (3 MB)
  

• 2. PRES1_Introduction_FR (0 bytes)
  

• 4. PRES3_Education_FR (1 MB)
  

• 5.PRES4_ FrenchStakeholder_EN (301 KB)
  

• 6. PRES5_FrenchPartnerResults1_EN (2 MB)
  

• 6a. PRES5_FrenchPartnerResults2_EN (2 MB)
  

• 7. PRES5_FrenchPartnerResults3_EN (2 MB)
  

• 8 PRES5_FrenchPartnerResults4_EN (991 KB)
  

• 8a PRES5_FrenchPartnerConclusion_EN (2 MB)
  

• 9.PRES6_Engagement_FR (2 MB)
  

• 10. PRES7_Legacy1_FR (3 MB)
  

• 11. PRES7_Legacy2_EN (3 MB)
  

LiCCo International Conference – Presentations (original language versions)

29 Sep

All the presentations from the day are available here in their ORIGINAL LANGUAGE version:

1. Keynote speech – Peter Nixon (National Trust), Michel Peltier (Conservatoire du Littoral)
2. Introduction to LiCCo – Nick Lyness (Environment Agency)
3. Communicating Coastal and Climate Change Messages to Communities – Elli MacDonald (National Trust), Julie Pagny (Conservatoire du Littoral)
4. LiCCo Education Package – David Weatherly (Education Consultant)
5. The Views and Experiences of our Stakeholders – Eric Delaforcade (Communauté de Communes de Montmartin-sur-Mer), Anne Jansens (Commune de Fermanville), Pierre Aubril (Communauté de Communes baie de Cotentin), Guillaume Goodwin (DREAL Basse-Normandie), Arnaud Gruet (Direction Départementale des Territoires et de la Mer de la Seine-Maritime (DDTM 76), Ian Brown (Swanage Town Council)
6. French Study Partner Review – Guillaume Deniaud (Conservatoire du Littoral), Amadou Diaw (CeRREV-University of Caen), Suzanne Noel (University of Caen), Emmanual Caillot (Réserves Naturelles de France), Julie Pagny (Conservatoire du Littoral)
7. Engaging with Young People – Jane Lavick (Environment Agency)
8. Legacy and Next Steps – Tony Flux (National Trust), Régis Leymarie (Conservatoire du Littoral)

• 1. KEYNOTE presentation_EN (3 MB)
  

• 2. PRES1_Introduction_EN (5 MB)
  

• 4. PRES3_Education_EN (1 MB)
  

• 5.PRES4_FrenchStakeholder_FR (348 KB)
  

• 6. PRES 5_FrenchPartnerResults1_FR (2 MB)
  

• 6a. PRES 5_FrenchPartnerResults2_FR (2 MB)
  

• 7. PRES 5 _FrenchPartnerResults3_FR (2 MB)
  

• 8.PRES 5_FrenchPartnerResults4_FR (1 MB)
  

• 8a.PRES 5 FrenchPartnerConclusion_FR (2 MB)
  

• 9.PRES 6_Engagement_EN (2 MB)
  

• 10. PRES 7_Legacy1_EN (3 MB)
  

• 11. PRES 7_Legacy2_FR (3 MB)
  

LiCCo “Vision”

29 Jul

This document outlines the objectives, mission and vision of success for the LiCCo project.

• LiCCo_Vision (2 MB)

LiCCo Study Site Report

11 Jul

Explore this full-colour on-line document to discover our aims, mission and work across the seven project study sites in South-West England and Normandy, France.

• LiCCo Study Site Report (7 MB)
  

Exe Estuary : timeline of a changing coast

1 Jul

These timeline display panels show the history of our changing coast around the Exe Estuary – how man has altered the coast over time through development and land drainage and how Mother Nature has battered our shoreline with great storms and high tides of the past.

• Graphic ad timeline pullup FINAL (2 MB)
  

  Exe Estuary timeline display panel

LiCCo Secondary School Learning Pack

1 Jul

Launched at teacher training days in June 2014 and developed by the former Devon County schools Geography advisor these inspiring learning enquiries develop further understanding of the concepts introduced in the primary pack, and are aimed for use by Key Stage 3-4 pupils. All the resources (maps, forms, photos, film clips, data etc) required to deliver the programme in the clasroom are included on a supporting DVD. The pack contains the following enquiries :-
1. How can flood risk and habitat change be managed most effectively in the Exe Estuary ?
2.What coastal processes are occurring at Dawlish Warren and how can they be most effectively managed in the future ?
3.Why does the Parish Council at Starcross want people in the village to develop more of a Dutch mentality?
4. Brownsea Island – when is doing nothing actually doing something ?
5. How do people benefit from Studland Bay ?
6. How is Studland Bay likely to change in the future ?

Important Information for schools wishing to visit Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve.

Please be aware that Dawlish Warren NNR is a highly protected and sensitive site for wildlife. Teignbridge District Council welcome schools that wish to visit, but would ask that you let them know when you intend to visit (01626 863980) to ensure that there are no conflicts with other groups or their management work on site.
Groups undertaking vegetation transects need to avoid areas of scrub (where birds may be nesting) and must not take any soil samples.
The site rangers offer an education service to primary, secondary and university groups studying the site.Thank you.

CONTACT INFO: For a copy of the A level DVD please contact the Exe Estuary Officer at [email protected]

• Secondary pack intro (1 MB)
  

• Secondary pack enquiry 1 (2 MB)
  

• Secondary pack enquiry 2 (2 MB)
  

• Secondary pack enquiry 3 (4 MB)
  

• Secondary pack enquiry 4 (2 MB)
  

• Secondary pack enquiry 5 (2 MB)
  

• Secondary pack enquiry 6 (1 MB)
  

• Secondary pack acknowledgements (97 KB)
  

Two Countries One Sea – English Version

16 Jun

This report provides a cross-channel perspective on climate change, and in particular how it affects the coastal areas of both the South West of England and Normandy in France. It sets the context for coastal management in both countries and possibilities for partnership working across the Channel.

• Two Countries One Sea_EnglishVersion (2 MB)

LiCCo Primary School Learning Pack

16 Jun

These educational materials are designed for key stage 2 (ages 7 to 11) and focus on the Exe Estuary and Poole Harbour. The pack is broken into a number of self contained learning enquiries to provide a local focus for the national curriculum. Issues covered include coastal environment, natural coastal processes which shape the coastline, climate change and weather, coastal management, flood risk, wildlife, habitats, use of the coast, stakeholders and how to adapt to coastal change. Resources have been compiled by a specialist schools education advisor and they make use of everything from map extracts to historic paintings and data sets to funny film clips.

The materials consist of a printed 120 page book and an accompanying DVD which contains everthing you need to deliver the enquiries in the classroom. These have been rolled out via free teacher training days in Devon and Dorset in May and June 2014. Many of the materials are locally tailored and so will be especially valuable to schools in these areas. However, there are some key messages and a good deal of content which can be widely applied and used by all primary teachers.

There’s a huge amount of information so we’ve broken it down into sections here for you to download :-

Important Information for schools wishing to visit Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve.

Please be aware that Dawlish Warren NNR is a highly protected and sensitive site for wildlife. Teignbridge District Council welcome schools that wish to visit, but would ask that you let them know when you intend to visit (01626 863980) to ensure that there are no conflicts with other groups or their management work on site.
Groups undertaking vegetation transects need to avoid areas of scrub (where birds may be nesting) and must not take any soil samples.
The site rangers offer an education service to primary, secondary and university groups studying the site.Thank you.

CONTACT INFO: For a copy of the A level DVD please contact the Exe Estuary Officer at [email protected]

• Primary Pack Enquiry 9 (6 MB)
  

• Primary Pack Enquiry 7 (4 MB)
  

• Primary Pack Enquiry 6 (3 MB)
  

• Primary Pack Enquiry 5 (6 MB)
  

• Primary Pack Enquiry 4 (3 MB)
  

• Primary Pack Enquiry 3 (3 MB)
  

• Primary Pack Enquiry 2 (4 MB)
  

• Primary Pack Enquiry 1 (4 MB)
  

• Primary Pack intro (2 MB)
  

• Primary Pack Acknowledgements (556 KB)
  

• Primary Pack Enquiry 8 (3 MB)
  

New report from National Trust – Adapting to change

13 May

A clear national strategy is urgently needed to help coastal areas adapt to the twin pressures of rising sea levels and extreme weather, according to a new report published by the National Trust.

As one of the UK’s biggest coastal owners, the Trust has seen many of its sites battered by the winter storms or hit hard by the high tides – with one, Birling Gap in East Sussex, experiencing seven years of erosion this winter.

These impacts have meant that the charity has had to fast-forward many decisions about land and buildings in its care, looking at how to adapt coastal places in the months ahead, rather than years or decades.

The report, ‘Shifting Shores – adapting to change’, highlights case studies of special places affected by the storms, including stretches of the wildlife-rich Norfolk coast at Brancaster and Blakeney Freshes, which saw significant changes as a result of a tidal surge in December, and the sand dunes at Murlough in Northern Ireland which suffered their worst erosion in living memory.

Simon Pryor, Natural Environment Director at the National Trust, said: “There is a natural inclination to want to defend the coastline with concrete, but our coastline is dynamic and the forces of nature that have formed it are part of its beauty.

“Hard defences will always have their place, but the winter storms that hit many coastal places hard have provided a valuable reminder that they have a limited life.

“Communities living on the coast, landowners, Government agencies and local and central Government all need to work together now to find solutions based around an adaptation approach to help future-proof the coastline.”

• Shifting shores - adapting to change (1 MB)
  

  Adapting to a future where defence is the last resort - new reportfromthe NationalTrust

Local Governance for Community Resilience: flood adaptation in a changing climate

9 Dec

This literature review from the University of Exeter covers the topics of flooding, climate change and stakeholder engagement in flood risk management, in order to improve community resilience and reduce personal vulnerability to flooding impacts.

• University of Exeter community resilience review (679 KB)
  

  University of Exeter community resilience review

Climate Change & Geohazards in South West England

9 Dec

Written by Dr Erika Palin, Senior Climate Change Consultant at the Met Office Hadley Centre in Exeter this paper summarises the causes of climate change, both natural and man-made. This article is (c) Crown copyright 2012.

It outlines projections of changes in temperature, precipitation and sea level at global, UK and South-West England scales and summarises the models used to simulate our climate and make these projections.

The paper also explores some potential links between climate phenomena and geological/geomorphological hazards in South-West England.

• Climate Change and Geohazards in South West England (3 MB)
  

  Climate Change and Geohazards in South West England

LiCCo National Trust Newsletter – Autumn 2013

5 Dec

An update on LiCCo news and activities, focusing on the Poole Harbour, Swanage and Studland area.

• LiCCo NT newsletter - Autumn 2013 (838 KB)

Studland – Leaflet

5 Dec

This leaflet explores the history of the evolving Studland coastline and how we can manage change for a better future.

• LiCCo_Studland (3 MB)

Poole Harbour – leaflet

5 Dec

This leaflet explores the creation of Poole Harbour and its natural and man-made diversity; how coastal change is managed and how coastal communities could adapt to this change in the future.

• LiCCo_Poole (6 MB)
  

Brownsea Island – leaflet

5 Dec

This leaflet explores Brownsea Island’s coast, past and present, what the future holds and how we can manage change for a better future.

• LiCCo_BrownseaIsland (4 MB)
  

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 5th Report

5 Nov

The 5th IPCC Assessmnet report states that global mean sea level will continue to rise during the 21st century. Under all scenarios the rate of sea level rise will very likely exceed that observed during 1971–2010 due to increased ocean warming and increased loss of mass from glaciers and ice sheets.

The report states that the rate of rise could be 8-16mm per year by 2081-2100. Sea levels could be between 260 and 980mm higher than 2005 levels by 2100, depending on how much greenhouse gas we emit between now and then (the scenario used) and depending on the percentile figure taken.

The full report and summary for policy makers can be found at :-
http://www.ipcc.ch/index.htm

Compendium of best practice for managing coastal change

28 Mar

This compendium highlights case study best practice projects on coastal change from around Europe and showcases examples of successful community engagement on coastal and climate change issues.

• Compendium of best practice for managing coastal change (603 KB)
  

Coastal and climate change educational resources

19 Nov

We are currently developing educational resources for KS2 & KS3 pupils, which will comprise of learning enquiries and supporting materials covering weather, climate, the coast, species, land use and change around the Exe Estuary and Poole Harbour. These will be available free of charge to schools and will be rolled out via free teacher training days in early 2014, as follows:

22nd May 2014 : Exe Estuary primary training day @ Exmouth
23rd May 2014: Poole Harbour primary training day @ Dorchester
26th June 2014: Exe Estuary secondary training day @ Exmouth
27th June 2014: Poole Harbour secondary training day @ Dorchester

Please get in touch with the LiCCo Principal Engagement Officer in your area if you would like to find out more.

This list below provides links to existing resources, packs, games and websites which may be of interest to schools covering topics around coastal change, natural coastal processes, climate change, erosion, sea level rise, adaptation and flood defence.

• EXISTING COASTAL CHANGE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES_revised Jan14 (36 KB)