Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVI, Issue 2
Written by Anca-Roxana STRUGARIU, Vladimir Ionuț BOC
The paper aims to present the evolution of coastal landscape, as well as the defining component of it, sand dunes. The current situation of sand dunes, their impact on ecosystems, the threats and difficulties they face, along with the importance of their conservation were analyzed. The introduction is based on the statistical data gathered from numerous international reports regarding the environment, specifically the sustainability of coastal and marine zones. The information was processed and compared during the materials and methods phase to the analyzed site, which is unique for Romania, hosting the only natural reserve of marine dunes in the country, the protected area “Marine Dunes of Agigea”. The analysis focused on the physical environment, land use, history and heritage, flora and fauna. As for the results and discussions, a synthesis of the analysis and a diagnosis, vision and mission were elaborated, while the conclusion of the paper is summing up a sustainable landscape planning and management strategy.
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