Dynamic Dunescapes is an ambitious project, rejuvenating some of England & Wales' most important sand dunes for people, communities and wildlife.
Many of us know and love sand dunes as beautiful coastal landscapes, but they are also important biodiversity hotspots. These dunes are a sanctuary for rare species which are perfectly adapted to live in sand. At a healthy dune, you could find orchids, toads, birds and lizards thriving!
But these special creatures are at risk. Over time, many dunes have become covered by grass and scrub which have over-stabilised the sand, and invasive species have overtaken native ones. We now know that a dune environment needs areas of freely-moving sand, healthy sheltered dune slacks and areas with low vegetation to support its diverse wildlife. We’re using pioneering conservation techniques to rejuvenate the dunes and make their shifting sands the perfect home for our threatened wildlife again.
Catch up with the Dynamic Dunescapes Project Conference
In March, we held the Dynamic Dunescapes project conference, discussing sand dune rejuvenation conservation and engagement activities, and celebrating the achievements of the project over the past three years. Click the link below to find out more about our speakers, read the reports and resources featured, and watch any of the sessions that you might have missed.
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Dynamic Dunescapes for you
Whether you're exploring with your family, ready to join our volunteers or seeking innovative student research opportunities there’s a side of Dynamic Dunescapes for everyone.
What have we been up to? Download the Dynamic Dunescapes 2022 Progress Report
In this downloadable PDF you can explore some of our conservation and engagement work case studies, find out about some of the media opportunities we've enjoyed, meet our brilliant team of staff, volunteers and grazing livestock, and see how many hectares of sand dune habitat we've been able to remove scrub and invasive species from to help support wildlife.
Sand Dune Education Resources
From case studies and lesson plans to Dune Battle (a Top Trumps-style dune species game) we've created a range of sand dune ecology and conservation resources for science teachers.
Sand Dune Site Managers: Download our Handbook
Featuring detailed methodologies to keep your dune management skills and understanding up to date, and to help you plan the best interventions for your dune site.
Important Notice:
When visiting your local sand dunes, remember to follow
Coronavirus restrictions and The Countryside Code.