Medmerry Managed Retreat

How much did the Medmerry Coastal Realignment Scheme cost?

• £28 million
• £15 million
• £50 million
• £10 million

What was the main purpose of the Medmerry Coastal Realignment Scheme?

• To construct a new sea wall
• To build more houses along the coast
• To increase agricultural land
• To create an intertidal zone for wildlife

Which type of tourism has increased due to the Medmerry Coastal Realignment Scheme?

• Historical tourism
• Adventure tourism
• Cultural tourism
• Green tourism

What type of vegetation now supports cattle farming in the Medmerry area?

• Salt marsh vegetation
• Forest vegetation
• Desert vegetation
• Urban vegetation

What was the previous use of the land before the coastal realignment?

• Farmland
• Industrial land
• Urban housing
• Recreational space

What was the chance of flooding in Selsey before the scheme was implemented?

• 1 in 1000
• 1 in 2
• 1 in 100
• 1 in 1

Where did the rocks used in the coastal protection come from?

• Norway
• Scotland
• Ireland
• Wales

What is one negative impact of the Medmerry Coastal Realignment Scheme?

• Loss of three farms
• Increase in local housing
• Reduction in tourism
• Improvement in road access

What type of paths were developed as part of the scheme?

• Footpaths, bike paths, and bridal ways
• Only footpaths
• Only bike paths
• Only bridal ways

What is the main feature of the new habitat created by the scheme?

• A sports complex
• A shopping centre
• A new housing estate
• An intertidal zone