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