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The global importance of coastal areas in terms of both socio-economic and ecological values has been widely recognised for a long time. In recent years however many international agencies have called for coordinated actions to develop nationwide and international strategies for a better integrated planning and management of the coastal areas and their resources. Through more coordinated and integrated planning, a better use of the resources, both now and in the future can be realized. In addition, many technical or administrative measures have long-lasting impacts on the coastal zone. Well thought-out planning process and evaluation procedures are, therefore, prerequisite for a continuous and sustained use of the coastal zone. In the Netherlands there is a long history of the interaction between man and the coastal zone. This paper outlines some of the experiences which may be of interest to other countries. The focus is on the development of thinking, attitudes and measures which evolved with time.
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Misdorp, R., Terwindt, J. (1997). Coastal Zone Management Experiences in the Netherlands. In: Haq, B.U., Haq, S.M., Kullenberg, G., Stel, J.H. (eds) Coastal Zone Management Imperative for Maritime Developing Nations. Coastal Systems and Continental Margins, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1066-4_13
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