2 A special place

L. Kendall: Morning in the reeds

Introduction

This section looks at the special qualities of the area, its current condition and the external pressures which are driving change.  It covers:

• The current state of the area – A look at the special qualities of the area and an assessment of its current status, with regard to natural beauty;
• Key external pressures for change – A look at the dominant external pressures on the area and the approach of the Norfolk Coast Partnership to managing the resultant changes:
  • Coastal processes;
  • Climate change;
  • Development pressures; and
  • Market forces and national and international policy.