Coast erosion expert outlines machair shore protection 12/3/13
A workshop on tackling costal erosion is being held in Sgoil Lionacleit tomorrow.
Professor Jim Hansom of Glasgow University will provide guidance and information
on soft shore erosion and sand blow at the event which starts at 7pm.
The coastal erosion expert has researched the sea and climate effect on shorelines
as well as finding practical ways to manage beach erosion.
Recently, he has undertaken path-breaking work with collagues on the effect of extreme
storm wave impact on coasts. The modeling of these in wave tanks has international
collaboration and overlaps with hurricane and tsunami research work.
Lochbosdale Amenity Trust, Oxfam, and the Climate Challenge Fund, is hosting the
workshop which is part of the Coast Adapt Pilot Project aimed at mitigating the effects
of coastal erosion in Hebridean crofting communities. It is hoped the pilot will
be followed by a full programme extending to all affected communities.
At tomorrow’s event there will be an opportunity to discuss local erosion issues
and possible solutions with the project sponsor and speakers.