laws and policies
2001
Shoreline & Estuary Management Plans
Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) are non-statutory documents aimed at producing sustainable policies for the coastal defence of the shorelines around the UK. They were first introduced in 1994 and were believed to be a substantial step forward in addressing some key shoreline management issues. SMPs are prepared to take into account natural coastal processes and issues relating to the environment and human needs.
Further reading
Coastal observatory