The solution provides protection of the muddy coasts and the people living near the coast from floods, storm surges and erosion. This is achieved by restoring eroded floodplains as precondition for natural regeneration or rehabilitation of mangrove forests as elements of an ecosystem-based approach to area coastal protection. T-shaped, permeable bamboo fences filled with soft brushwood bundles are effective at restoring eroded flood plains. This solution only works within a specific set of boundary conditions and must be site-specific and appropriate. Developed for the Lower Mekong Delta’s muddy coast in Vietnam, it provides security for people living directly behind dykes.