Research and analysis

The extent of saltmarsh in England and Wales: 2006 to 2009

This report summarise a saltmarsh survey carried out between 2006 and 2009 using mapping from aerial photography and ground truthing. It also includes a comparison against previous saltmarsh surveys.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
1 August 2011

Documents

The extent of saltmarsh in England and Wales: 2006-2009

Ref: ISBN 978-1-84911-233-8, LIT 5799

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The extent of saltmarsh in England and Wales: 2006-2009

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Details

The Environment Agency has gathered aerial data and established a new baseline figure for the extent of salt marsh in England and Wales. High resolution aerial photographic images gathered largely between 2006 and 2009 have been used to develop a quality assured map of saltmarsh extent in England and Wales.

This report describes the processes involved in producing a map of saltmarsh extent and examines the consistency of approach in mapping saltmarsh, providing recommendations for future mapping standards.

Published 1 August 2011