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A1. Landform and land degradation processes in dune systems

The purpose of this action is to conduct surveys that will map and describe the landforms, structures and processes on the surface and the subsurface of the habitat to the depth of Juniperus tree routing system.

This will be realized through the use of standard procedures used in geomorphological mapping adapted to the needs for conservation of biotic and non-biotic components of the landscape. The starting point will be the interpretation of air photo and high resolution satellite images aiming to identify the morphogenetic processes taking place in the habitat and its immediate surroundings.

Due to the importance of soil properties for water and nutrients uptake by plants representative soil sampling and soil profile description pits will be used in all sites for the assessment of relevant soil properties (i.e. soil depth, structure, texture and soil organic matter).

At the same time, boreholes will be constructed to the depth of junipers routing zone to assess groundwater table level and accommodate water sampling for analysis. Finally, reconnaissance methods (erosion pins) will be employed for point measurements aiming to map the spatial variation of sand dune erosion and sand dune (in)stability patterns.

This Action is completed, see the deliverables of  this action below.

Deliverable A.1.1: Report on landform, structures and processes of the coastal dunes with Junipers (with summary in English)

Deliverable A.1.2: Geomorphological maps of the study areas