The smart sediment tool

Subtitle:a QGIS plug-in for evaluating ecosystem services in estuarine and delta systems

Managing sediments, especially from dredging, disposal, nourishments and sand mining is important for the management of estuaries and coastal areas. When implemented in the right way, a sediment management strategy can be qualified as a nature-based solution as it uses the physical processes of erosion and sedimentation to create added value. There is a need for an evaluation of sediment strategies and the habitats that are created for a wider range of objectives than only biodiversity and nature conservation. The concept of ecosystem services provides this broader framework.

Publication year:2020

Keywords:A3 Journal article

Accessibility:Open