Coastal dunes occur in almost every latitude - from tropical to
polar - and have been substantially altered by human activities.
Many are already severely and irreversibly degraded. Although these
ecosystems have been studied for a long time (as early as 1835),
there has been a strong emphasis on the mid-latitude dune systems
and a lack of attention given to the tropics where, unfortunately,
much of the modern exploitation and coastal development for tourism
is occurring.
This book brings together coastal dune specialists from tropical
and temperate latitudes, which together cover a wide set of topics,
including: geomorphology, community dynamics, ecophysiology, biotic
interactions and environmental problems and conservation. A major
product of this book is a set of recommendations for future
research, identifying relevant topics where detailed knowledge is
still lacking. It also identifies management tools that will
promote and maintain the rich diversity of the dune environments in
the context of continuing coastal development.
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