Coastal Zone Management Handbook [Paperback]

Coastal Zone Management Handbook comprises the first complete manual on coastal resource planning and management technology. Written by an international consultant, this handbook reflects a global perspective on the natural resources, sensitivities, economics, development, productivity, and diversity of coastal zones. The emphasis is on tropical and subtropical coastal ecosystems, but the information is widely applicable. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of general concepts related to coastal regions, the book describes the strategic basis for coastal management, provides a set of working tools for management and planning activities, and presents case histories of management projects around the globe. Extensive references are provided for each management analysis, practice, technique, and solution.
Coastal Zone Management Handbook is made up of four sections:Part I: Management Strategies 1. Introduction 2. Management Goals and Purposes 3. Development Impacts 4. Solutions Through Management 5. Strategy Planning 6. Program Development Part II: Management Methods 7. Aquaculture Management 8. Awareness 9. Baseline and Monitoring 10. Beach Management 11. Boundaries 12. Construction Management 13. Coral Reef Management 14. Coral Reef Survey Methods 15. Ecologically Critical Areas Identification 16. Database Development 17. Dredging Management 18. Dune Management 19. Economic Impact Assessment 20. Environmental Assessment 21. Environmental Management Plan 22. Floodlands 23. Historical-Archaeological Sites Impact Assessment 24. Institutional Analysis 25. Issues Analysis 26. Mangrove Forest Management 27. Master Plan 28. Mapping 29. Mitigation 30. Monitoring and Baseline 31. Nutrients Management 32. Ocean Outfall Placement 33. Oxygen: Bod/Cod Measurement 34. Project Review and Permits 35. Protected Natural Areas 36. Public Participation in Planning 37. Rehabilitation 38. Retreat 39. Septic Tanks Placement 40. Setbacks 41. Sewage Management 42. Shoreline Colc&