Resource type:
Research
EU project stamp:
No
Link to knowledge resource
Main entity:
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game
Societal challenges:
Natural and Climate Hazards
Scope:
Global
Focus:
USA
Description:
This paper highlights the benefits of living shorelines composed of ecotypic native plants, wave attenuation structures for coastal protection, and managed retreat to restore coastal environments while supporting and maintaining natural habitats. It reviews several NbS and presents two case studies to illustrate the value of incorporating nature-based approaches to vulnerable coastal environments and highlights the importance of maximizing synergies and understanding tradeoffs in their use long-term.
Date:
2021
Journal:
Integrated Environmental Assessment and ManagementAffiliation: Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and Ramboll
Language:
EN