Dynamics and management of some coastal dune woodlands near The Hague, the Netherlands
Van der Meulen F and Wanders EA. 1985. Dynamics and management of some coastal dune woodlands near The Hague, the Netherlands. Vegetatio. 62(1/3):457-465
Changes are reported of Crataegus-Betula dune woodlands between 1950-1980 from Meijendel, a calcareous coastal dune system near the city of The Hague, the Netherlands, which is used as a water catchement area. It concerns both woodlands in degradation stage and, more common, woodlands on the increase. Changes were recorded with help of successive vegetation maps, air photos and permanent plot observations. Woodland increase usually occurs on places with groundwater at or near the surface, either because of natural circumstances or as a result of artificial groundwater recharge through infiltration as part of the water catchment activities. The management of both types of woodland is discussed.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Van der Meulen, F.; Wanders, E.
- Units
- SODN
- Keywords
- Aquatic Studies, Coastal Studies, Management, Plant Studies