Examining the potential impacts of sea level rise on coastal wetlands in north-eastern NSW,Australia |
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| Authors: | Clement Elumpe Akumu Sumith Pathirana Serwan Baban Daniel Bucher |
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| Institution: | (1) Geoinformatic Research and Analysis Group (GRAG), School of Environmental Science and Management, Southern Cross University, Lismore, 2480, NSW, Australia;(2) University of Kurdistan, Erbil, Iraq;(3) Marine Ecology Research Centre, School of Environmental Science and Management, Southern Cross University, Lismore, 2480, NSW, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The coastal wetlands of north-eastern New South Wales (NSW) Australia are increasingly being affected by anthropogenic factors
such as urbanisation, residential development and agricultural development. However, little is known about their vulnerability
to sea level rise as a result of climate change. The aim of this research is to predict the potential impact of sea level
rise (SLR) on the coastal wetland communities. Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) was used to predict the potential
impacts of sea level rise. Geographic Information System (GIS) was used for mapping and analysis. It was found that a meter
rise in sea level could decrease coastal wetlands such as Inland fresh marshes from about 225.67 km2 in February 2009 to about 168.04 km2 by the end of the century in north-eastern NSW, Australia. The outcomes from this research can contribute to enhancing wetland
conservation and management in NSW. |
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