Eco & Environment, Poole | Posted on August 9th, 2024 | return to news
Have your say on the sand dunes at Sandbanks
Local people are to have the chance to have their say on the sand dunes at Sandbanks, with a deadline of 30 September.
True to its name, Sandbanks was formed by the sand washing up into piles by the changing tides, and now local people have until 30 September to put forward their views on the dunes.
South West Flood and Coastal (a shared service between BCP Council and East Devon District Council), has launched a survey for people to share their thoughts on the sand dunes at Sandbanks.
The survey responses, combined with research and data, will help inform the development of a Sandbanks Dune Management Study, which will be formally consulted on next year.
Cllr Andy Hadley, portfolio holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy, said: “Sand dunes play such an important role for coastal communities to help reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion. They also offer habitats to native plants, insects, reptiles, birds and amphibians, which is why it is important that the council has a clear policy to manage the sand dunes at Sandbanks, to ensure species, like the sand lizard, are protected.
“Sandbanks is a unique location, which following sand dune regeneration carried out in 1996 and 2001, has seen sand dunes grow and become well established. The sand dunes at Sandbanks are particularly exceptional, due to their proximity to the urban environment development and they endure intensive use by beach visitors, which means additional consideration needs to be given to their future management and development. They provide a natural means to take wave energy in a storm and protect the land behind them.
“I encourage people to take part in the survey, which I hope will also raise awareness of the importance of sand dunes within our coastal communities, particularly in light of the protected species that live on the dunes.”
Visit haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/sand-dunes to take part.
- At one time the area was known as Parkstone-on-sea, but the name changed over time.
- Today Sandbanks boasts some of the most expensive properties in the UK
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