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Sand dune systems occur on the coast throughout the UK and can support a diverse range of flora and fauna. Although inherently unstable to start with, once vegetation is established they are often protected from change by low intensity grazing of cattle, sheep and rabbits. Changes can occur naturally, for example in violent storms, but the fragile dune ecosystem is most at risk from changing agricultural methods and man-made pressures such as the building of golf courses and increased tourism. Dunes are often home to rare wildlife, which is easily disturbed and unable to relocate to another type of habitat. All content copyright © 1986-2008 BTCV Ltd. Registered charity No. 261009 |
