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Sand Dune Inventory of Europe 1991

Abstract

This report, which was presented to the European Coastal Conservation Conference, held in the Netherlands in November 1991, attempts to provide an overview of the sand dune resource throughout the whole of Europe including Scandinavia, the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean.

A summary of the nature of the sand dunes and their origins are given in each country section . The information sources are identified and an attempt is made to establish the total area of blown sand to help provide a basis for assessment of man's impact on dunes. The main vegetation types are described. These are grouped according to their successional sequence from the beach inland.

For each of the stages in dune development, an attempt is made to give an indication of their importance. These are briefly set in the context of both historical and present day management. The importance of the calcium carbonate content of the sand, sea level rise, and exposure are also considered.

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Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 1991··

Citation
Doody, J.P. (Ed.). 1991. Sand Dune Inventory of Europe. JNCC, Peterborough.

Lineage
This report was presented to the European Coastal Conservation Conference held in the Netherlands in November 1991, and attempts to provide an overview of the sand dune resource throughout Europe

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2023·03·29

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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