by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Sand dunes
Sand dunes Vulnerable back dunesBack dune habitats are very vulnerable. Just a single tyre track or too many walkers can set the sand in motion...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Sand dunes
Sand dunes Sand movementIn the dunes here at Sola, the marram grass is unable to bind the sand sufficiently to stop this happening – so sand movement becomes a serious problem. Photo: Erik...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Sand dunes
Sand dunes Sand dunes moved by the wind Sand dunes that are not covered by vegetation are constantly being moved by the wind. The wind pushes individual sand grains up the windward side of the dune to the top. Then they roll down the leeward...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Sand dunes
Sand dunes If the sand escapesNutrient-poor and washed-out sand from the back dunes is not an attractive place for any plant – even the marram grass. If this sand escapes from its protective plant cover, the wind will blow it in deadly clouds all over the...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Sand dunes
Sand dunes ColtsfootNo plant celebrates spring as early as the coltsfoot! Its yellow flowers brighten up the sand dunes as early as March and April. And a little later we see the result of this early spring adventure as the chalky white parachute-like seeds are split...
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