Plants and techniques used for sand dune reclamation in Australia Journal Paper
- Author
- Mitchell, A.
- Year
- 1974
- Journal / Source
- International Journal of Biometeorology
- Volume
- 18
- Number
- 2
- Pages
- 168-73
- Summary
- The character of the Southland coastline is recognised and valued for its great diversity. This ranges from the sweeping sea-cliffs in the west, to the intimate bays and harbours in the east, areas of remnant coastal dunes, attractive rural, working landscapes, important conservation areas, estuaries, historic sites, tourist attractions, townships, and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Recent and rapid change in the Southland coastal environment is placing pressures on this landscape. There are currently many opportunities to experience the diverse values this lengthy coastline offers, however such opportunities will not last forever if pressing tourism, residential or infrastructure development needs are accommodated without consideration for strategic planning and management. Where there is capacity for change, sensitive development can be welcomed. Development on private coastal land has impacts on the landscape, natural character and amenity values of the coastal environment, including the public foreshore. The purpose of the Coastal Resource Area (CRA) is currently aimed more at general environmental outcomes rather than the protection and management of these landscape values. The aim of this document is to collate and evaluate information about the landscape character of the Southland coast within the CRA, and to consider the likely pressures and opportunities for landscape change; assess the sensitivity of these landscapes to change and to develop guidelines as to where and how landscape change can best be accommodated to conserve or enhance current landscape character, natural character and amenity values, in order to help inform future planning decisions. Findings from this study suggest that the entire Southland coast can be considered a signifi cant landscape. However, investigations have lead to the identifi cation of areas within this special landscape that have some capacity for housing development as well areas that would benefi t from protection. Development guidelines have been suggested for each landscape unit that include management frameworks in which development or protection/enhancement opportunities could be considered. The key fi ndings that from this process are: