The issues involving direct interaction with physical/natural
processes include those dealing with the character of the beach
and surrounding hinterland, as well as how maintenance
activities such as beach cleaning and beach sediment recycling
are undertaken. This paper has also identified areas where
amenity can be allowed for in beach management for coastaldefence
purposes by giving consideration to a range of factors
during the design of beach-recharge schemes, including the
colour, size, and shape of recharge material; the incorporation
of adequate access to the beach from both the hinterland and
along the beach; and the provision of a sufficient ‘‘dry beach’’
width at all states of tide. Issues involving how beach use is
managed include managing beach safety, beach zoning for
managing conflicting activities occurring on the beach and
nearshore coastal areas, and the provision of facilities, services,
and access.