Restoration and preservation of coastal dunes is urgently needed because of the
increasingly rapid loss and degradation of these ecosystems because of many human …

The continuously growing human population along the world's coasts will exacerbate the
impact of human activities on all coastal environments. Restoration activities will therefore …

The aim of the present work was to assess the conservation status of coastal dune systems
in Tuscany (Italy). Emphasis was given to the presence and abundance of plant …

Coastal dunes play a crucial role in mitigating sea-related impacts and safeguarding
coastlines. However, increasing human influence and natural factors such as sea-level rise …

Coastal dunes are globally recognized as natural features that can be important adaptation
approaches for climate change along urban and natural shores. We evaluated the recovery …

A large proportion of the world population lives at or near the coast, which results in high
impact and degradation of coastal ecosystems, such as the beach and coastal dunes. These …

This study was implemented in the context of the emerging concept of aesthetic ecosystem
services (AES) of coastal protected dunes and forests. The main problem addressed was …

Coastal dunes can provide protection from flooding during extreme weather events. As such,
consideration should be given to strengthening the protective mechanisms of dunes …

The economic valuation of coastal ecosystem services is a critical step for the design of
sound public policies that support the preservation of the services that nature provides to …

Despite its importance in supporting the global economy and to accommodate an ever-
growing population at the coast, many of the coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, reefs …