defined "primary dunes" as dunes with a sand supply derived primarily from the beach and "impeded primary" dunes as those in which vegetation plays a major role (i.e., impedes downwind transport ...

Only a small group of plants are capable of colonising sand dunes (Hesp 1991). Nevertheless, in contrast to most desert dunes, vegetation usually plays an important role both in the initial ...

The coasts of both north and south Wales are well known for their wonderful sandy beaches, making them popular holiday destinations for visitors from the UK and many other parts of the world.

The sand dune phacelia is in the Forget-Me-Not family of flowering plants and grows to be 18 inches tall. Its white flowers are a rich source of nectar and pollen for native bees. The number and ...

Dune: Awakening executive producer discusses the challenge of setting a survival game on Arrakis due to its uniform nature as ...

Major coastal storms have recently impacted Maine’s beaches making them more vulnerable to storm surge and rising seas.“The average had been like every seven ye ...

The park, known for its rare ecosystems and towering sand dunes, is not immune to the ... Airborne contaminants can harm the park’s vegetation, water bodies and soil. Additionally, Indiana Dunes’ ...