Tourism Business Guide to Understanding Coastal Change Raising awareness and providing ideas for Harbour and the surrounding area This booklet has been produced for businesses in the tourism industry in Poole and the surrounding area to help raise Poole and the awareness of coastal change and how it might affect them. Surrounding Different tourist sites are illustrated that highlight aspects of coastal change as well as providing some useful facts. Area It is helpful to have a greater understanding of the local environment and the role natural processes can play At the end of the last ice is a highly designated area. in benefitting or providing challenges It has: age about 18,000 years ago, within the tourism industry. • A RAMSAR site for its wetlands a river valley flooded due to • Multiple Sites of Special Scientific Interest rising sea levels as the ice (SSSI) for its range of estuarine habitats melted and oceans warmed • A Special Protection Area (SPA) for which created the diverse its internationally important wildfowl and waders Contents Symbols Key landscape we know today • The heathlands surrounding the coastline as Poole Harbour. are protected as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special 3 Poole and the Public Life Guard There are four rivers which still feed into Protection Area (SPA) Surrounding Area Toilets Poole Harbour; Frome, Piddle, Sherford and . The harbour and its bays, inlets The surrounding sea area from 4-16 The Sites Viewing Bus Stop and islands have continued to be formed by to Portland is part of a SAC and is a Marine Point erosion, accretion and reclamation over the Protected Area due to its reefs with rich last 6,000 years. The harbour has been cut into biodiversity and geological variation. The Café 17-18 Coastal Change Explained easily eroded sands, clays and gravels which sand and beach at Studland are part of Parking form its cliffs and provide its beaches. a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and attract 19-20 Challenges and Bird over 1 million visitors per year. The coastline Opportunities of Easy Watching The harbour itself is approximately 36km2 from and Studland Bay are also part Walks Coastal Change in area and is fairly shallow with an average of the World Heritage Site. depth of only 48cm. The main shipping Dogs on Good Beach channel of the harbour was dredged and Wareham is home to many historical buildings 21-23 Adapting to Coastal Change Beaches Guide widened to allow larger ships to reach the and structures. The tidal Wareham channel for Tourism Businesses port; it is currently 7.5m deep. has been created by the River Frome and Play Park TIC Piddle, which flow either side of Wareham, 24-25 Links and Websites joining and flowing into Poole Harbour.

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A world famous site, known for Park being one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in the world (also known as ‘Millionaires Row’) with beautiful views across and over to .

Highlights Harbourside Park consists Facts Golden sandy beach with shallow water of Baiter Park and Facts - perfect place for swimming Whitecliff Park. They are Coastal Change A mini road train runs along the seafront versatile places to visit Coastal Change Rock armour stretches along the park and and have excellent views is important protection for the area from Sandbanks was originally an area dominated Ideal for watersports e.g. kayaking, or paddle boarding stormy seas as the park is only a few metres by wild heathland and sand dunes until the of Brownsea Island. above sea level. 19th Century when residential development, Beach huts for hire together with beach erosion, almost completely diminished them. Highlights History In 2006, sand dredged from the main Poole History Harbourside Park is a reclaimed landfill site Harbour channel was used to recharge which has been transformed into one of the the beach to help tourism and protect the ‘Millionaires Row’ developed from the A cycle path alongside the length of the largest and most intensively used areas of residential properties. The beach will need installation of a small building used to light Harbourside Park – it’s 7.5 miles long if recreational land in Poole. to be recharged in the future to preserve it. the harbour entrance - ironically this warned starting at Poole Quay and finishing at smugglers where the entrance was so they Upton Country Park By 2030, this low-lying area could be cut off could avoid being caught by the tax man! at certain times from the mainland because A green gym Wildlife of erosion and sea level rise. Water taxis could Up until the 1930’s most properties here were become the next commuter transport for shanties with no running water. A children’s play area Whitecliff Wood is known to support a colony the residents (Poole Bay, Poole Harbour and of the rare and endangered stag beetle, Wareham FCERM Strategy, 2013). The Sandbanks has been running BMX tracks Lucanus cervus. They use the decaying between Sandbanks and Studland since 1926. wood to lay eggs. Hook Sands, which is a sand bar at the mouth An easy path to walk alongside of the harbour, helps to minimize the wave the harbour energy that reaches Sandbanks and also A slipway to launch watersport provides sediment to the beaches at Studland. equipment from 6 7 3 Poole 4 Upton Country Poole Park is a designated Park conservation area because of its architectural Park structures. It is a popular well-managed green space.

Highlights Poole’s only Country Park has formal and informal gardens, The park provides shelter for gulls, woodlands and parklands. waders and ducks e.g. Ruffs or Great Crested Grebes

An indoor ice-skating rink & play centre Highlights

A mini road train operates during A nature trail and play trail Facts the summer from Poole Park to Poole town centre A walled garden and formal garden

Coastal Change A 10 mile green gym trail Home to a diverse range of birds

Reed beds have been planted in the lake to Sika deer can be spotted from the help with water quality problems from the park on Pergins Island accumulation of heavy metals discharged from industrial activities in the 20th Century. Facts

Tassel Weed is an aquatic plant which can be Coastal Change Wildlife problematic as it gets tangled in boat rudders. The Pipistrelle bat can be seen in the park As sea level rises and floods the land here, It is managed by the Borough of Poole which and it’s thought that they roost in Upton Wildlife there is potential to create 19 hectares uses a blue dye to reduce the amount of House. They weigh less than a £1 coin of intertidal habitat, with landowners’ available light in the water that they can use A rare lichen, Cyphelium notarisii can be but can eat as many as 3,000 insects permission, to replace wildlife habitats to grow, therefore reducing the amount of found on a bench by the freshwater pond - in one night. Tassel Weed in the area. the bench is specially maintained to ensure lost in the area. its survival. The lichen is sometimes referred The park borders which is a History to as Tramp’s Lichen as it is often found on History designated Quiet Harbour Area. This park benches. is so roosting and breeding birds like Poole Park was opened in 1890 and had a Upton Estate was gifted to the Borough Oystercatchers and Curlews have an resident zoo until 1994. In its early years, the of Poole in 1957. It was opened to the undisturbed area. zoo housed a Himalayan Black Bear. public in 1976.

The peacocks from the zoo were moved to The land was used as an airship sub-station Brownsea Island because their “strident calls” during WWII. disturbed the local residents.

8 9 5 Hamworthy 6 Wareham The ancient market town Park of Wareham provides an Hamworthy Park provides excellent day out or serves spectacular panoramic as a base for visiting the views of Poole Harbour Purbeck countryside. The and Brownsea Island. town dates back over 2,000 years. Highlights Facts Highlights A free paddling pool from May to October

A promenade suitable for wheelchairs Coastal Change Three different riverside walks ranging and pushchairs from 2¼ to 3½ miles There is potential for an intertidal habitat Excellent beginner’s windsurfing, to be created in the Wareham floodplain Bird spotting at Swineham kayaking or canoeing area to compensate for lost habitats in Poole and Bestwall Harbour. A large adventure playground for young Historical sites such as Saxon walls, children and the Challenger Play Area Although this town is considered to be the church and local museum for older children inland, the tidal river could be affected by sea level rise as the river may flood the Boat cruise along the Frome – both up Beach hut hire surrounding areas more often. and down the river A green gym A 10 mile cycle path to Facts Flood embankments along the eastern fringes or the 6 mile cycle route to Arne of marshland have prevented lots of the land Coastal Change surrounding Wareham from being lost to rising water levels. Hamworthy is situated on a low-lying flood Wildlife History plain. The sea defences (the promenade and An area at the main entrance of the park has Wareham used to be the main port as ships groynes) currently protect this area but its The Saxon walls around the town were built been set aside as a potential wildflower ditch were able to get up the channel. This changed during King Alfred’s reign in order to provide height will need to be raised for protection to increase species diversity in the area. when the channel started to silt up, causing it from future storm and flooding events. defences for three sides of the town. They can to become shallower and Poole Port became a still be seen today. Seaweed is not allowed to be removed from more convenient option. History the beach as birds such as Redshanks and The town was set ablaze in 1762 and was Turnstones rely on the invertebrates that Wildlife largely destroyed. The residents had to wait a A port at Hamworthy was built by the live in it for food. Romans around AD44 to provide supplies year before the government gave permission The Bestwall and Swineham marshes and to rebuild it. to the army fighting against the Celtic tribe, rivers provide an excellent habitat for wading the . birds, dragonflies and damselflies.

The port was later used as a place for The rare Cetti’s Warbler can be spotted along Late Iron Age settlers to extract salt. the banks of the River Frome. 10 11

7 Arne 8 Brownsea Island Arne has a mix of woodland and heathland combined Brownsea is the largest of eight Islands within Poole Harbour and with coastal views. It is is owned by the . managed by the Royal The Wildlife Trust manages Society for Protection of an area as a wildlife reserve where Birds (RSPB) who have been Facts there is a large brackish lagoon. The Island is only accessible awarded (2014) a grant to Coastal Change create a new interpretation by boat from Poole Quay and The island was formed from when post Sandbanks. There is a landing centre at the site. glacial sea level rise caused the flooding of fee for the island. the river valley and isolated individual hills. Wave action continued to erode the hill and form the present day shape of the island. The Highlights shallow water and small tidal range allowed Highlights certain species to colonise the island. Bird spotting such as Great Spotted Facts The lagoon originates from a Wildlife spotting - Sika deer, Peacocks Woodpecker, Osprey and the Black and the famous Red squirrels. Tailed Godwit which was drained for cattle grazing in the mid 19th Century. Coastal Change Orienteering pack available Regular activities/events by the RSPB from the National Trust Before 1870, these bays were . The seawall, that protects the lagoon, is often Cycle paths in the reserve overtopped during big storms. Beachcombing and bird watching The marsh protects the old shore from erosion. Sika deer seen roaming and grazing The old sea defences on the Western end All terrain buggy available for hire and South side of the island were failing and History Walk to Shipstal beach were removed, therefore allowing natural Craters, which are now ponds, can be found processes to take place there. all over Arne. These were made from a History barrage of bombings during WWII when the Wildlife Wildlife In the 1870’s a village called Maryland site was used as a decoy to attract bombs was built on the island to house workers Mrs Bonham Christie, a past owner of away from where cordite (explosives) was Arne is one of the few places in Britain where attempting to manufacture porcelain. being made in Holton Heath. The soldiers you can find all six of our resident reptiles. Brownsea, lived a reclusive life and let her farm animals roam free. This led to the return attracted the attacks by lighting fires to The world’s first recognised Scout camp, of natural heath and woodland on the island make it look like buildings were on fire and it The reserve has up to 22 species of dragonflies organised by General Baden Powell, was held which is important for wildlife today. worked well as 206 bombs fell in one night. and is home to the rare Dartford Warbler. here in 1907. Arne Bay was the site of a nursery from which Two of the many fungus species found here the main marsh plant here (Spartina anglica) are rare – the “Death Cap”, which can be fatal was exported all over the world to help with if eaten and the Earthstar, which resembles a coastal defence and land reclamation. star when it rains. 12 13 9 Southern Poole 10 Harbour & Swanage All eight of the harbour A traditional seaside town the Islands islands are Areas of which flourished in the Outstanding Natural Victorian era due to its Beauty and are best beautiful location. seen by boat. Highlights Facts Highlights Swanage pier for great views or access Coastal Change to diving, sailing or fishing Sika deer and Red squirrels Facts Furzey and were thought to be The heritage steam railway travels part of a much larger island around 2,000 Bird spotting from the boat to see between Swanage and Norden (close years ago but since then erosion and an many species such as Black-tailed Coastal Change to village) Godwit, Curlew, Redshank, Little Egret, increase in sea level has separated them. The first coastal defences date back to Ringed Plover and Wigeon The Jurassic coast - Cretaceous chalk cliffs pre-1900 when a stone wall and groynes on the north side of Swanage Bay Very narrow shallow channels between some were built to stabilise the beach. of the small islands mean that it is only Sandy beach and shallow water possible to sail between them at high tide. Wildlife Due to its position at the bottom of a valley, where several rivers meet, Swanage has a Durlston Country Park & Nature Reserve Two of the channels in the harbour are The introduced Sika deer on Brownsea Island flood alleviation scheme which diverts excess dredged on a regular basis to keep them at swam to the other islands and inhabited water from the town to the sea. 7.5m deep. The dredged sediment is then them. They can be a problem as they trample distributed along Poole Bay. marshland plants which are important for The beach was recharged in 2005 and The front of the Guild Hall was originally wading birds. may need to be done regularly in future built for the Mercers’ Hall in Cheapside, to preserve it as sea levels rise and coastal London but was transported down by George History erosion rates increase. Burt who was determined to ‘improve’ his A Sea squirt, Styela Clava, is a non-native hometown. He also brought the Town Hall These islands are relicts of hilltops; they were species of animal that have colonised in the clock from London. once peaks within a hill range but gradually area. It is thought they first hitched a ride History became islands when Poole Harbour flooded. on boats into the harbour at the end of the The railway from Swanage and Corfe Castle Korean War in 1951. Wildlife Old stone structures from the mainland to to the mainline at Wareham was closed in 1972 by British Rail. It is now operated by the Large rocks around Swanage Bay provide Green Island can be seen and are believed to shelter for lobsters and crabs. be either a causeway or two ports. If they are Geology volunteer-run Trust and ports, they are the oldest port structures in the first London to Swanage Diesel train Oil wells, for the largest onshore oilfield in The pier provides a feeding ground for North West Europe, dating back to 250BC. ran in 2009. Western Europe, are hidden on John Dories, Sea Bass and Gobies. and the Goathorn peninsula on the Southern was requisitioned by the Royal £1.47m Coastal Communities Fund was side of the harbour. The oil was discovered Navy and used as a training ground in 1940. It awarded to connect the railway from Swanage at in 1973 and the company is currently the only one of the smaller islands to Wareham. The first train hopes to run who owns it maintain and manage the that the public can rent a holiday cottage on. in 2015. surrounding trees. 14 15

Erosion? With regard to coastal change in the area, Coastal Change erosion is primarily a natural process 11 caused by the actions of wind, waves and Studland tides as well as frost and rainfall. These Explained actions contribute to the transportation of sediments and the weathering of the land. This transportation of sediment can lead to sediment build up, which can change What is it? habitats, or loss of sediments which can Studland is a National Nature decrease beach widths. Reserve and has a large Examples include: system and white sandy Coastal change happens as a result of natural processes. The coast has always changed • Cliffs at Swanage being eroded due to the actions of wind, waves and tides. beaches. It is managed and • Sediment accumulation in the River Frome Natural changes can happen in the long owned by the National Trust. leading to shallowing of the Wareham term for example the accumulation of the channel Facts present Studland sand dunes took place over 600 years and the flooding of Poole Harbour • Loss of beach width at Sandbanks Coastal Change Highlights happened over 8000 years. Change can also happen in the short term such as during big Accretion? Little Sea used to be open to the sea but was storms and cause damage to sea defences, In geological terms, accretion is the addition closed off by sand dune accumulation in the Designated trails through the sand dunes local infrastructure and loss of the beaches. and woodlands of sediment to an area which can result in early 19th Century. It now remains an acidic The storms of 2013/14 saw unprecedented creating a land mass or adding to an existing habitat which is a haven for bird life. amounts of beach loss along the south Views of Old Harry Rocks and the land mass. coast - at Studland a year’s worth of erosion Some areas like the beach huts have been happened over a couple of months. Humans protected by rock gabions in the past but An eco-friendly discovery centre with can have a role in coastal change through Reclamation? as these defences deteriorate there will events and activities run by the land reclamation and the deliberate changing Reclamation is the process of reclaiming be limited intervention. The National National Trust of coastlines to suit our needs. land or gaining land from the sea, wetlands, Trust are looking towards new designs of or other water bodies. It can also mean the infrastructures which could be easily moved Bird spotting at Little Sea, a mile Sea defences can also have an impact on restoration of land that has been degraded back to coincide with erosion over time. long freshwater lake coastal change processes with hard defences by human activities or natural processes. such as sea walls and groynes protecting one Examples include wasteland or landfill sites. A rock armour structure was put in place to area but possibly causing degradation further prevent the mouth of the harbour silting up Wildlife down the coast. They can hinder natural Sea Level Rise (SLR)? in 1890’s. This led to an artificial build up of processes needed to accumulate sand dunes sand in North Studland. The Spiny Seahorse can be found in Studland and beaches. Rising sea levels are largely because of Bay. Reports indicate that they have been the thermal expansion of the ocean as there for at least 60 years. temperatures increase and because ice sheets History and glaciers melt. Best estimates currently Studland Beach was used for D-Day landing Seagrass meadows found here provide state that global sea levels will rise between practice during WWII; Churchill, Eisenhower protection for the seahorses, a food source What is… approximately 50 -100cm in the next 100 and King George VI used the observation for wildfowl and breeding grounds for fish years (IPPC Fifth Assessment Report). bunker, called Fort Henry, to watch these and shellfish. The UK National Tide Gauge Network rehearsals. An Intertidal Habitat? (www.ntslf.org) has 44 gauges in UK waters Studland Bay is home to a flock of wild, An area of the foreshore and seabed which which have measured SLR and indicate An area of Knoll Beach has been designated Ring-necked Parakeets. is covered at high tide and uncovered at that during the 20th century the level rose as a naturist area since the 1920’s - it is low tide. Marine wildlife which live in the by 12cm. Indications show this rate of clearly marked and there is a Heather Walk intertidal zone have to adapt to periods of increase is accelerating. Recent readings for Trail which takes you around the area to exposure to the air as well as periods of being tide gauge (nearest location) avoid it. submerged at high tide. suggest a SLR approaching 5mm a year.

16 17 A Shoreline Management to view from: www.gov.uk/government/ uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/ Plan (SMP)? file/292781/LIT_8830_2c772f.pdf In simple terms, SMPs are plans of how Challenges and coastal change in the area is managed now A Sea Defence? and in the future. SMPs are Government Opportunities for plans through which local authorities and Sea defences protect the coastline and land agencies provide a framework for sustainable behind. There are: Tourism Businesses coastal protection policies within each Hard Defences: Concrete, wooden or stone coastal area. They aim to balance the structures to try to prevent coastal erosion perceived risks over a long period with the which work by either dissipating wave energy needs of people, whilst allowing natural or trapping sand and shingle on the beach so Challenges Opportunities processes to continue unhindered, wherever it can’t move along the shoreline. Examples practicable. The Environment Agency include rock groynes, gabions, offshore Consider installing a water butt or alter defines them as “a large-scale assessment of breakwaters and sea walls. Fresh water scarcity and rising temperatures furnishing to suit rising temperatures such the risks associated with coastal processes could bring increased costs for air conditioning as ceiling fans, lighter duvet covers or blinds and helps reduce these risks to people Soft Defences: Approaches which manage and water rates for tourist business instead of curtains. It could save money in the and the developed, historic and natural erosion rather than try to prevent it. long term environments. Coastal processes include tidal Examples are water drainage pipes to stop patterns, wave height, wave direction and the accumulation of water on cliffs or beach Increased storm events and wetter winters could Hotter, drier and longer summer periods may movement of beach and seabed materials”. nourishment to add sediment to the beach lead to a decrease in coastal tourism during the increase the length of the typical tourist season The Poole and Christchurch Bay Shoreline when sediment is lost. winter season Management Plan (often referred to as the Natural shoreline habitats like Seagrass Two Bays SMP2) includes Poole, Wareham, meadows and salt marshes absorb wave Businesses could find it difficult to operate if there is reduced access to the coast from Swanage and Studland within its boundaries. energy and can slow down erosion therefore Building designs could be changed to adapt to flooding and storm events which could cause Areas of the coastline are divided into ‘cells’, protecting these habitats could be a form coastal change e.g. beach huts could be designed damage to roads, buildings and coastal which are defined by the character and of defence. to become more moveable coastal processes taking place there. There attractions. The EA have produced a flood map is a specific management plan for each where users can see if their property is at risk; Coastal Squeeze? http://maps.environment-agency.gov.uk/ “cell” which can be seen at: Start thinking of alternative attractions or wiyby/wiybyController?x=357683.0&y=3551 www.twobays.net/smp2.htm activities for tourists and market these Coastal squeeze is the term used to describe 34.0&scale=1&layerGroups=default&ep=ma what happens to coastal habitats that p&textonly=off&lang=_e&topic=floodmap The Poole Bay, Poole Harbour are trapped between a fixed landward boundary, such as a sea wall or old cliffline and Wareham Flood and Coastal There may be a potential for increased staff and increased storminess and/or rising sea issues associated with events happening due Increase staff awareness of flood risks and Erosion Risk Management levels. The beach or areas of salt marsh are to coastal change e.g. stress from flooding or prepare alternative routes in case of disruption Strategy? effectively ‘squeezed’ between the two, the unable to get to work rising tide and the hard defence, and diminish The Poole Bay, Poole Harbour and Wareham in quantity and/or quality, increasing stresses Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management on the habitat which could eventually be Birdwatchers may come at different times of Strategy links with the Shoreline Changing migratory bird patterns may increase lost. Examples of where coastal squeeze the year as migratory birds are arriving later Management Plan. It sets out the policies the tourism season is happening include the Studland sand in the season for this area of coastline and provides details dunes which are being lost and areas around about what this will actually mean for this southern Poole Harbour where saltmarshes area. The strategy was developed by the There could be opportunities to promote are being reduced in area by coastal squeeze Environment Agency in partnership with different sites in the local area as the combined with natural adjustments within local authorities (Dorset, Bournemouth, landscape changes the salt marshes themselves. Poole and Purbeck), Natural , English Measures required to improve coastal defences Heritage, the National Trust, RSPB and Poole could affect the attractiveness of certain sites If designated areas, that are unique to the Harbour Commissioners. Following a public coastline, continue to be managed and protected consultation, the Strategy was adopted and it could keep tourists who are interested in signed off in February 2014 by the relevant wildlife coming to the area authorities. The full document is available 18 19 Challenges Opportunities

Businesses reliant on coastal areas/attractions Adapting to Coastal could diversify their business to adapt to the changing coastline Change for Tourism

The UK Government are legally obliged to create Changes in coastal habitats and loss of beaches new habitats to compensate where old protected Businesses will present a challenge for businesses reliant on habitats are lost. They are currently looking these attractions for locations for this and with land owner permission, areas such as Wareham banks and the Ridge could be turned into a safe haven for Adapting to coastal change is important Coastal squeeze of important habitats could lead declining bird populations. This could be a new both in the long term and short term when to a loss of species and there could be loss of tourism offer some of the popular beaches extreme events occur. Within the tourism New fish species coming into the area could industry, being prepared and taking Loss of popular wildlife might mean visitors go present an opportunity to offer and promote elsewhere to see these species these on local menus appropriate action is key.

Changes in different wildlife may mean an increased market for wildlife tourism - therefore creating new marketing opportunities e.g. more recreational fishing holidays Step 1 Step 2

Change to the coast may uncover new Become Informed Take Action Loss of intertidal areas could mean the loss archaeological remains and keeping up to of access to some archaeological remains date with this could attract new tourists Within the tourism industry, it Take practical action – there are is important to understand how lots of ways to make small changes There may be an increase in pests and diseases There may be the opportunity to market our nearby coast is changing that will help your business. which may affect water quality and the preventatives against pests such as mosquito attraction to visitors repellent or nets and look at what challenges and opportunities this might bring. There is lots of useful information available to help you become Other Opportunities better informed.

Promotion of different watersport activities in the area e.g. kitesurfing, kayaking and boat angling due to better summers and warmer waters leading to a rise in participation

The realignment of tide banks on the rivers at Wareham might create further opportunities for moorings or other boating activities

New tourism community groups could be formed to tackle coastal change issues and to help with marketing of the area in a positive way

20 21 Step 1 Information on the relevant plans Step 2 Take practical action – there are lots (and policies) relating to the of ways to make small changes that Become Informed changing coast includes: Take Action will help your business:

1 Shoreline Management Plans - 4 National Adaptation Programme 1 Climate Prepared - provides an online 2 Environment Agency Flood are government plans through which (2013) - sets out what government, toolkit which helps you assess the Warnings - sign up for free flood local authorities and agencies provide businesses and society are doing to risks to your business and identify the warnings for your home and/or a framework for sustainable coastal better adapt to the changing climate. practical actions you can take. It also business – this gives you time to protection policies. The plan looks at Its aim is to increase the resilience of provides a personalised summary of prepare for any potential action: the perceived risks over a long period businesses to climate extremes and advice for your business. There are case https://fwd.environment-agency.gov. with the needs of people, whilst still encourage them to put in long-term studies on the website which shows uk/app/olr/register allowing natural processes to continue measures to adapt to climate change: how other businesses in the tourism unhindered, wherever practical. The www.gov.uk/government/publications/ industry have adapted. They also have 3 Find out about 3 day flood risk Poole Harbour and Christchurch Bays adapting-to-climate-change-national- useful guides ranging from insurance forecasts on the live flood warning Shoreline Management Plan (2010) adaptation-programme for small businesses to integrating map at: http://apps.environment-agen- is the plan for the Poole Harbour, climate change into a business cy.gov.uk/flood/31618.aspx Studland and Swanage area: strategy. It has been developed by www.twobays.net Climate South East, Climate South West, Tourism South East and The 4 Make the most of the opportunities - South West Tourism Alliance. You need become more resilient Poole Harbour Aquatic Management Climate South West - lots of 2 5 to register but this is free at: Plan - provides a framework for information about climate change www.climateprepared.com/index.php/ coordination between statutory bodies and the impacts it might have on your register with responsibilities in Poole Harbour. business. In the Resources section, It promotes the safe and sustainable there are case studies to help you use of Poole Harbour, balancing the understand what other businesses are demands on its natural resources, doing and a section specifically on how minimising risk and resolving climate change will affect the tourism conflicts of interest: industry: www.climatesouthwest.org/ www.pooleharbouraqmp.co.uk tools/tourism

3 UK Climate Change Risk 6 Living with a Changing Coast film Assessment: Government Report - a python-esque film (6 mins) about (2012) - sets out the main priorities how our coastline (particularly Poole for adaptation in the UK. It describes Harbour) has changed throughout the what the risks are and what actions ages and how it could change in the Did you know… are already taking place to adapt to future. The film has been produced UKCIP - helps businesses adapt to changing climate through practice based research, and by them. There are short summary reports for the Living with a Changing providing support and advice. The Adaptation Wizard is a useful and comprehensive guide to for different sectors available which Coast project by Tim Britton from getting started on adaptation for your business. It will help you create a Local Climate Impact are easier to understand; these are the Forkbeard Fantasy multi-arts Profile for your business which essentially helps you assess your businesses exposure to the available in the further information company: www.forkbeardfantasy.co.uk weather: www.ukcip.org.uk. An example of a LCIP is the Bournemouth and Poole Council section: www.gov.uk/government/ / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i- LCIP and can be viewed at; uploads/system/uploads/attachment_ tPOlMeWbI data/file/69487/pb13698-climate-risk- www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Environment/GoGreenBournemouth/Extreme-Weather-and- assessment.pdf Climate-Change/Extreme-Weather--Climate-Change.aspx

22 23 Links & As a business, you are important Links & Many activities to get Websites ambassadors for the local coastal area: Websites involved with:

1 Staying Safe - always encourage visitors 5 Get Involved - there are so many activities to try and family to take warning signs at coastal locations events to go to while on holiday which involve our ever-changing seriously. Keep an eye on beaches, coast. Find out more at: landslides and other closures at: www.dorsetforyou.com. Perhaps look for an alternative to offer

2 Respect the local wildlife - lots of important wildlife reside or visit Poole harbour and its surrounding area, promotion of it helps keep it that way Get Involved

iCoast www.icoast.co.uk 3 Visitors with dogs - dogs should always Poole Tourism be kept on a lead on heaths, wetlands www.pooletourism.com and downs to prevent disturbance. There The National Trust at Studland are also restrictions on dog walking on www.nationaltrust.org.uk/studland-beach/things-to-see-and-do/events some beaches like Sandbanks, Studland The National Trust at Brownsea www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island/things-to-see-and-do and Swanage. www.dorsetdogs.org.uk/ dorset-dogs-doggy-do-code.html Visit Dorset www.visit-dorset.com Information on dog friendly beaches at Dorset Wildlife Trust www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events.html www.icoast.co.uk RSPB www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/area/ Upton Country Park 4 Litter Free Coast and Sea - a campaign www.uptoncountrypark.com/events.html to keep our local sea and coastline free Swanage Town Council events from litter and help improve bathing www.swanage.gov.uk/FestivalsEvents.aspx water quality. www.dorsetforyou.com/ Jurassic Coast litter-free-coast. As a business there is www.jurassiccoast.org a free accreditation award to promote Wareham Town Council events to your visitors and help with the local www.wareham-tc.gov.uk environment Durlston Country Park & Nature Reserve www.durlston.co.uk

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Other Resources - here are some other interesting and useful resources for flood protection, business resilience and general interest about the LiCCo is a cross-channel project helping coastal communities to better Dorset coast. understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise and erosion on their coastline. Partner organisations from Devon, Dorset and Normandy are working together on this part European- funded project, led by the Environment Agency. The project covers a period of 4 years, from April 2011 to April 2015. For more information: www.licco.eu. Other Useful Websites This booklet has been produced on behalf of LiCCo by the Dorset Coast Forum. The Dorset Coast Forum is an independent strategic coastal Homeowners Guide to Flood resilience - A Living Document www.knowyourfloodrisk.co.uk/sites/default/files/ partnership, hosted by , which works across sectors FloodGuide_ForHomeowners.pdf and with communities to look at the long-term broad scale issues facing the Dorset Coast and inshore waters. For more information: A guide to responding to extreme weather by Visit England www.visitengland.org/flood-response/guide/index.aspx www.dorsetcoast.com.

Business Resilience Healthcheck www.businessresiliencehealthcheck.co.uk For more information about the LiCCo project or The Dorset Coast Forum Call: 01305 224833. Email: [email protected]. Dorset’s Important Geological Sites Group www.dorsetrigs.org.uk Photography: All photos are Dorset Coast Forum’s if not credited below: Dorset Geologists’ Association Group Front cover: Poole Tourism, Mark Simons. Page 2: Julian Sawyer - Purbeck Footprints, K. Ayres, Page 3: Mark www.dorsetgeologistsassociation.com Simons, Page 5: Karen Wiltshire Photography, Shaun Matthews - Low Level Aerial Photography, National Trust, Mark Simons. Page 6: Mark Simons, Poole Tourism. Page 8: Poole Tourism. Page 9: Karen Wiltshire Photography, Historic Environment Record Peter Moore. Page 11: Peter Moore. Page 12: Peter Moore. Page 13: National Trust, Peter Moore. Page 14: Sue www.dorsetforyou.com/her Seiger, Julian Sawyer - Purbeck Footprints. Page 15: Mark Simons. Page 16: Mark Simons. Page 19: Mark Simons. Page 21: Mark Simons. Page 24: Mark Simons, Peter Moore, Julie from Dorset Dog Delight, Page 26: National Trust Poole Harbour Heritage Project Images - Joe Cornish. Page 27: Sue Seiger. http://pooleharbourheritageproject.org/About_Us.php Produced in June 2014. Written by: Rhiannon Jones and Bridget Betts with input from the LiCCo team Edited by: Professor Vincent May Designed by: Rowena Taylor: www.rowenataylor.co.uk

Disclaimer: This guide has been produced using a variety of experts and up-to-date information. We do not take responsibility or liability if the information is incorrect. 26 27 Tourism Business Guide to Understanding Coastal Change Raising awareness and providing ideas for Poole Harbour and the surrounding area

The LiCCo project was selected under the European cross-border cooperation programme INTERREG IV A France (Channel) – England, funded by the ERDF.

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