Management of Mediterranean coastal dunes
van der Meulen, F.; Salman, A.H.P.M. (1995). Management of Mediterranean coastal dunes, in: Salman, A.H.P.M. et al. (Ed.) Coastal Management and Habitat Conservation: Proceedings of the 4th EUCC Congress, Marathon, Greece: Volume 1. pp. 261-277 In: Salman, A.H.P.M.; Berends, H.; Bonazountas, M. (Ed.) (1995). Coastal Management and Habitat Conservation: Proceedings of the 4th EUCC Congress, Marathon, Greece: Volume 1. EUCC: Leiden. ISBN 90-75502-02-8. VI, 502 pp., more |
| Keywords | Management
Topographic features > Beach features > Dunes
Mediterranean [Marine Regions]
Marine/Coastal |
| Authors | | Top | - van der Meulen, F.
- Salman, A.H.P.M.
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| Abstract | This paper gives some theoretical concepts of dune management as well as practical examples of how actual measures should be carried out. Dune management is defined as all measures aimed at the preservation and restoration of the natural values of a coastal sand dune area. It is essential that beach and foreshore are seen as parts of a whole dune system. Management must take into account all processes within this system. It should aim at nature conservation and wise use of coastal resources and all forms of land use should be ecologically sustainable. Dune management should work as much as possible with the natural processes and not against them. Four types of Mediterranean dune systems (incl. Portugal and SW-Spain) are distinguished by the authors: mainland dunes, lagoon-bay barrier dunes, delta dunes and rernnant dunes. Like in most parts of the world, Mediterranean dunes fulfill several! functions at the same time. The following functions will be dealt with: nature management, coastal defence and erosion, dune stabilisation and afforestation, agriculture, tourism and urbanisation, recreation, golf, information and education. The concepts of management which are considered include: sustainable use, large and coherent units, compensation, management planning, environmental impact assessment and function analysis. Dune stabilisation is not always considered necessary. In case of stabilisation by planting only indigenous species should be used, preferably pioneers and not trees. Planting of exotic species should be avoided. |
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