Effect of Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic on Backshore Vegetation and Beach Development

Behrens EW, Carangelo PD, Finkelstein HS. 1976. Effect of Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic on Backshore Vegetation and Beach Development. CX700050448

Report on a study of the differences in vegetation of beaches with heavy and very light vehicular traffic, with regard to density and variety, reflecting the relative decline of grasses in areas with heavy beach traffic. While vegetated areas of the beach continue to grow, the parts of the beach closest the sea suffer and loose volume.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Behrens, E; Carangelo, P; Finkelstein, H
Date of Issue
1976-02-25
Units
PAIS
Keywords
Beaches, Human Impact, Management, Sand Dunes, Traffic

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