The continuously growing human population along the world's coasts will
exacerbate the impact of human activities on all coastal environments.
Restoration activities will therefore become increasingly important. In
particular, sandy shores and coastal dunes will require significant
restoration efforts because they are preferred sites for human
settlement, industrial and urban development and tourism.
With this book experts in the field present a comprehensive review of
restoration studies and activities, where 'successful' and 'failed'
studies or approaches from around the world are contrasted and compared.
A major asset the book provides is a compendium of studies showing that
coastal dune restoration has many definitions and thus leads to many
different actions.
This volume addresses those with an interest in conservation ecology and
biology, coastal dune dynamics and geomorphology, and coastal management
who are seeking information on the different strategies for coastal dune
restoration applied in different regions of the world. Finally, it will
be a valuable resource for coastal scientists and planners, as well as
for local and state officials, residents of coastal communities,
environmental advocates and developers.