Sediment characteristics of a restored saltmarsh and mudflat in a managed realignment scheme in Southeast England

Kadiri, Margaret Osikhofe, Spencer, Kate L., Heppell, Catherine M. and Fletcher, Paul 2011. Sediment characteristics of a restored saltmarsh and mudflat in a managed realignment scheme in Southeast England. Hydrobiologia 672 (1) , pp. 79-89. 10.1007/s10750-011-0755-8

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Abstract

Sediment characteristics and vegetation composition were measured in a restored and natural saltmarsh and mudflat at Wallasea Island managed realignment scheme (Essex, UK) from January to December 2007. The similar sediment characteristics in the restored and natural mudflat indicated that the sediment in the restored mudflat was approaching natural conditions. However, the sediment characteristics in the restored saltmarsh were not becoming similar to those in the natural saltmarsh. The sediment moisture content, organic matter content and porosity were lower while the sediment bulk density, salinity and pH were higher in the restored compared to the natural saltmarsh. The dissimilarities were mainly due to differences in the vegetation abundance and organic matter content. Although, 18 months after restoration the restored saltmarsh was only sparsely vegetated and there was no net change in the sediment characteristics, the occurrence of Salicornia europaea L. demonstrated that pioneer saltmarsh vegetation establishment preceded the development of sediment characteristics.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Engineering
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TC Hydraulic engineering. Ocean engineering T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Managed realignment; Saltmarsh; Mudflat; Dredged sediment; Restoration; Beneficial re-use
Publisher:	SpringerLink
ISSN:	0018-8158
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2016 03:19
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/52462

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