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Background and Objective
Dunes play an important role in the Wadden Sea – they build up
the barrier islands and provide habitats for many species, which
makes the Wadden Sea a unique ecosystem worldwide. At the same
time, they are also used for coastal defence and as recreation
area.
Dunes are vulnerable to human impacts. Areas with restricted
dynamics or extraction of ground water require protection and
management to avoid spreading of neophytes (e.g. Rosa rugosa,
Prunus serotina, Campylopus introflexus),
decreasing of biodiversity of flora and fauna, degradation of
species-rich dune slack communities, and further pressure on
endangered pioneer plant communities (e.g. Samolo-Littorelletum,
Radiolion communities).
The conference has the aim to provide insights in recent
research and management projects along the Wadden Sea coast and
to discuss with scientist and managers how now challenges in
dune management can be met.
The first trilateral dune conference was held on Norderney in
September 1991. The 2008 conference will give the opportunity to
look back of what has been achieved during the last 20 years.
The program
The sessions of the workshop will focus on
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Biodiversity – the biological importance of dunes,
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Management challenges
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groundwater extraction,
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recreational activities,
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coastal defence,
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alien species (neophyta),
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eutrophication,
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Nature conservation and dune management
The final discussion will wrap up future perspective for dune
management in the Wadden Sea and give recommendation for
research, monitoring, and management.
The draft program will be distributed by end of June 2008
together with the possibility for registration.
Who shall attend?
Invited are policy makers, conservation managers, scientists,
and non-governmental organisations. The number of participants
is limited to 90 persons.
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