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Geerts, L., Wolfstein, K., Jacobs, S., van Damme, S. & W. Vandenbruwaene, 2012. Zonation of the TIDE estuaries (WP3). Report produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.
Hemingway K.L., & Cutts, N.D, 2013. Conflict Matrix Management Tool - User Guide. Institute of Estuarine & Coastal Studies (IECS), University of Hull. Tool guidance produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.
Jacobs, S., Vandenbruwaene, W., Vrebos, D., Beauchard, O., Boerema, A., Wolfstein, K., Maris, T., Saathoff, S. & P. Meire, 2013. Ecosystem Service Assessment of TIDE Estuaries. Joint report prepared by Ecosystem Management Research group (ECOBE) (University of Antwerp, Belgium), Flanders Hydraulics (Flemish Department of Mobility and Public Works, Belgium), Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) (Netherlands), Antwerp Port Authority (Belgium), Hamburg Port Authority (Germany) & Flussgebietsmanagement Übergangs-/Küstengewässer (Germany). Report produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.
Ratter, B. & B. Weig, 2012. The Tidal Elbe - A People’s Perspective. Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht. Report produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.
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How can multiple estuarine resource use be managed in an integrated way within the existing planning system?
How can the Ecosystem Services Approach be used to support management decisions?
How do TIDE estuaries deal with management problems?
How does the societal demand for ecosystem services vary along the estuary gradient?
What are the key areas of conflicts or synergies in TIDE estuaries?
What tool is available to help manage multiple users of a resource in an integrated way (i.e. achieving more holistic management)?
What tools are useful for involving local communities and stakeholders?
Which aspects do I have to take into account in order to make a measure a success?
Which synergistic effects and conflicts can be expected by planning and implementing a certain measure?
Analysis of the TIDE Estuarine Conflict Matrices
Table of content
- 1. SUMMARY
- 2. INTRODUCTION
- 2a. General
- 2b. Research Aims
- 2c. Conflict Matrices
- 2d. Conflict Matrix Tool
- 3. CONFLICT MATRIX METHODOLOGY
- 3a. Approach
- 3b. Analysis
- 4. CONFLICT MATRIX SET-UP PROCESS FINDINGS
- 4a. Salinity/Management Zone Extent Comparison
- 4b. Regional Working Group (RWG) Composition and Interests Comparison
- 4c. Conflict Matrix Estuary Zone Level of Use Comparison
- 4d. Generic Estuary Conflict Scores
- 5. CONFLICT MATRIX OUTCOMES ANALYSIS PER ESTUARY & ZONE
- 5a. Elbe Estuary Conflicts Analysis
- 5b. Weser Estuary Conflicts Analysis
- 5c. Scheldt Estuary Conflicts Analysis
- 5d. Humber Estuary Conflicts Analysis
- 5e. Estuary Conflict Matrix Analysis Summary
- 6. TYPOLOGY OF ASSOCIATIONS ACROSS ALL TIDE ESTUARIES
- 6a. Management Awareness and Focus
- 6b. Salinity Zone Associations
- 6c. Conflict Interaction Typology
- 7. DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDATIONS
- 7a. Spatial Conflict Variation
- 7b. Sectoral Conflict Variation
- 7c. Conflict Management
- 7d. Measures Interactions and Disbenefits
- 7e. Links to Other Approaches
- 8. REFERENCES
- 9. APPENDICES
8. REFERENCES
Boyes, S., Cutts, N.D. & M. Elliott, 2013. Legislative Drivers & Sectoral Plan Review of TIDE Estuaries. Institute of Estuarine & Coastal Studies (IECS), University of Hull. Report produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.Geerts, L., Wolfstein, K., Jacobs, S., van Damme, S. & W. Vandenbruwaene, 2012. Zonation of the TIDE estuaries (WP3). Report produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.
Hemingway K.L., & Cutts, N.D, 2013. Conflict Matrix Management Tool - User Guide. Institute of Estuarine & Coastal Studies (IECS), University of Hull. Tool guidance produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.
Jacobs, S., Vandenbruwaene, W., Vrebos, D., Beauchard, O., Boerema, A., Wolfstein, K., Maris, T., Saathoff, S. & P. Meire, 2013. Ecosystem Service Assessment of TIDE Estuaries. Joint report prepared by Ecosystem Management Research group (ECOBE) (University of Antwerp, Belgium), Flanders Hydraulics (Flemish Department of Mobility and Public Works, Belgium), Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) (Netherlands), Antwerp Port Authority (Belgium), Hamburg Port Authority (Germany) & Flussgebietsmanagement Übergangs-/Küstengewässer (Germany). Report produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.
Ratter, B. & B. Weig, 2012. The Tidal Elbe - A People’s Perspective. Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht. Report produced for the European ‘TIDE’ project as part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme.
Important to know
Reports / Measures / Tools
| Report: | Zonation of the TIDE estuaries (Functioning) |
|---|---|
| Report: | Ecosystem Service Assessment of TIDE Estuaries (Functioning) |
| Report: | Legislative Drivers & Sectoral Plan Review of TIDE Estuaries (Governance) |
Management issues
How can management actions be prioritised based on conflict assessment outcomes?How can multiple estuarine resource use be managed in an integrated way within the existing planning system?
How can the Ecosystem Services Approach be used to support management decisions?
How do TIDE estuaries deal with management problems?
How does the societal demand for ecosystem services vary along the estuary gradient?
What are the key areas of conflicts or synergies in TIDE estuaries?
What tool is available to help manage multiple users of a resource in an integrated way (i.e. achieving more holistic management)?
What tools are useful for involving local communities and stakeholders?
Which aspects do I have to take into account in order to make a measure a success?
Which synergistic effects and conflicts can be expected by planning and implementing a certain measure?