Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand

Coastal Dune Ecosystem Reference Database

Beach Scraping and Dune Repair at Whangapoua Beach

Author
Robinson, A., Dahm J.
Year
2010
Journal / Source
Coastal News
Publisher / Organisation
Christchurch
Number
43
Month
March
Pages
6-8
ISBN / ISSN
ISSN : 1178-7929
Keywords
Whangapoua, beach, erosion, sand
Summary
Reports on the Whangapoua Beach community's environmentally friendly and cost-efficient solution of beach scraping to severe dune erosion which took place after storms in 2008. Examines the series of events that caused severe dune erosion in the area. Explains the process of beach scraping and the consent process that was needed to perform the task.
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