National flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy for England
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Sets out a national framework for managing the risk of flooding and coastal erosion. Considers: how the current risk of flooding and coastal erosion may change; the measures that can be used to manage these risks; the functions of those involved in flood and coastal erosion risk management and how these organisations can work together better; how work will be paid for and the costs and benefits of the measures used; and finally, the guidance and advice available to help manage flood risk and coastal erosion.
Document History
Published in conjunction with the Environment Agency. A summary is also available on The Construction Information Service. Correction added September 2011.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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