Broad scale ecosystem impact modelling : toolbox (best practice for ecosystem impact prediction) Phase 1

This project collected case studies and put together tools, impact models and guidance for assessing the effects of managing flood risk on entire ecosystems.

From:
Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Research and Development Programme and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
16 February 2021
Category:
Environmental management and sustainability
Topics:
Ecosystem service benefits, Modelling, Natural capital, Natural flood management, Strategy and planning, Sustainability, Understanding physical processes
Project status:
Completed
Project code:
FD2112
Date of completion:
30 April 2005

Documents

broad scale ecosystem assessment - final report (98KB) PDF

broad scale ecosystem assessment toolbox - summary (47KB) PDF

broad scale ecosystem assessment toolbox - technical report (6.8MB) PDF

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Details

This report provided the best knowledge and science for assessing the effects of flood management activities on entire ecosystems, known as Broad Scale Ecosystem Impact Modelling (BSEIM). This report is highly beneficial for anyone involved in this kind of work.

It includes guidance, data sources and modelling techniques for professionals designing:

  • Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMP)
  • Shoreline Management Plans (SMP)
  • Coastal Habitat Management Plans (CHaMP)

The research was designed to deal with some of the problems encountered by professionals carrying out BSEIM activities. This included a lack of practical guidance and ways of integrating the results into flood risk management plans. It used case studies to demonstrate ways of carrying out these activities effectively.

The project started in 2004 and was completed in 2005 at a cost of £125,925.

Published 16 February 2021
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