Common use of Sedimentation Clause in Contracts

Sedimentation. Medium Increased sedimentation from land-based sources threatens the coastal environment through smothering coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds. While important nutrient inflows come from this source, increased erosion through poor land-use practices in the river catchments can lead to habitat destruction. This is likely to increase with predicted increase in the number and intensity of rainfall events. Catchment management and the link between practices inland and coastal areas needs to be recognised and joint management implemented between stakeholders.