The spring rains and warmer weather have brought the dunes back to life. The plants catch wind blown sand and help the dunes to grow. Erosion increases in areas where plants have been removed. Sand fences redirect foot traffic and reduce surface winds which allow sand grains to settle onto the dunes.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sand dunes in the morning
The spring rains and warmer weather have brought the dunes back to life. The plants catch wind blown sand and help the dunes to grow. Erosion increases in areas where plants have been removed. Sand fences redirect foot traffic and reduce surface winds which allow sand grains to settle onto the dunes.
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