The Biology of Coastal Sand Dunes

Description:

Provides an introduction to the formation, dynamics, maintenance and perpetuation of coastal sand dune systems; Describes the interactions between living organisms and the physical processes of geomorphology; Particular emphasis on conservation and management issues due to the habitat's increasingly endangered status; Numerous methods/techniques and experimental approaches are presented in this book and can be used for the development of student-based field studies and projects; Global range of examples promotes international appeal