The role and value of water in natural capital restoration on the Agulhas Plain [PDF]
The Agulhas Plain is a low-lying coastal area within the Cape Floristic Region classified as one of the six plant kingdoms of the world. The area is heavily invaded by alien vegetation that infringes upon the sustainable supply of ecosystem goods and ...
Albert van der Merwe +2 more
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History, origins and importance of temporary ponds [PDF]
In Europe, temporary ponds are a naturally common and widespread habitat occurring, often in abundance, in all biogeographical regions from the boreal snow-melt pools of northern Scandinavia to the seasonally inundated coastal dune pools of southern ...
Biggs, Jeremy +4 more
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An innovative sand dune restoration project from Malta
Sand dunes arguably qualify as the most endangered natural habitats in the Maltese Islands due to the small size of the dunes, the low proportion of sandy shores (just 2.4% of the entire islands‟ coastline), the intense human impact, and the lack of public awareness and information about these ecosystems.
Deidun, Alan +3 more
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Short course on principles and applications of beach nourishment [PDF]
Covers the engineering aspects of beach nourishment.
Campbell, Thomas +2 more
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Pompano Beach Boulevard Streetscape and Dune Restoration [PDF]
Ebru Özer, Gregory Gonzalez
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Dune and pool restoration in Cortadura beach (SW Spain)
Extensive Spanish dune areas were totally altered due to massive littoral building projects during the 1960's. After the 1988 Spanish Shore Act, the Coastal Authority, Ministry of Environment has been aware of the problem and has undertaken a strong polic of dune restoration.
Herrera, Anna +4 more
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Diversity and composition of vegetation and soil seed banks after sand dune restoration by oil mulching and plantations. [PDF]
Jalilian B +5 more
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Integrated photovoltaic-agriculture systems enhance soil health in desert ecosystems: evidence from microbial biomass and nutrient synergies. [PDF]
Ma M +11 more
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Soil-specific enzyme activity provides novel insight into the soil microbial necromass accumulation during sand dune fixation. [PDF]
Qu Q, Hai X.
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