Inique Coastal Habitat Flashcards
1
Q
Number of reptiles
A
All 6 native to the UK
2
Q
Ecosystems
A
High density of different ecosystems
Marshes heaths woodlands and lagoons
3
Q
Rare species
A
Night jar
Marsh gentian
4
Q
Wild flowers
A
Richest 1000 hectares of wildflowers in the uk
5
Q
Unique beach habitat
A
Sand dunes with marram grass
6
Q
Visitor numbers
A
1.5 million visitors per year
7
Q
Management of the dunes
A
Fire beaters
Replanting of marram grass
Vulnerable areas fenced off
8
Q
Parking
A
Limited
Parking costs go towards the bay’s upkeep
No parking in the beach
9
Q
Broad Walks
A
Limited damage to dunes by reducing erosion and ensure if that tourists stay of many of the dunes
10
Q
Jet skis
A
Limited to 5mph and can’t be launched off the beach
11
Q
Positions of facilities
A
Focused around the car park to limit damage to ecosystems
