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Linda Harris1, Ronel Nel1 and David Schoeman2,1 1Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
2University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Poorly recognised as ecosystems
Highly valuable Legacy of inappropriate management
1. Key ecological attributes
2. Costs 4. Spatial biodiversity plan
3. Targets
Harris et al. 2011. Mapping beach morphodynamics remotely: A novel application tested on South African sandy shores. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 92, 78-89.
Harris et al. 2011. Mapping beach morphodynamics remotely: A novel application tested on South African sandy shores. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 92, 78-89.
135 sites; 186 sampling events
In collaboration with Eileen Campbell
73 sites; 510 sampling events
high groundwater recharge free-flowing rivers
critical habitat areas
pristine / large accommodation space
kelp important assemblages and features
... much better than “sand”
148 coastal habitat types
26 foredune plants
2 turtles 21 birds
1 pinniped 27 macrofauna 53 microflora key features & special
assemblages
High use ≈ High threat
(≈ areas of key socio-economic importance)
Harris et al. 2013 A methodology for evaluating and comparing cumulative threats to sandy beaches. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, in review.
In collaboration with Stephen Holness
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Rare habitats
Threatened habitats
Threatened species
Harris et al. 2013 Setting Conservation Targets for Sandy Beach Ecosystems. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, accepted manuscript.
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Harris 2012. An ecosystem-based spatial conservation plan for the South African sandy beaches. PhD Thesis. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth.
In collaboration with Hugh Possingham and Matthew Watts
http://connect.nmmu.ac.za/members/LHarris www.nmmu.ac.za/cmr
Thanks to SANBI for the opportunity
to be at the BPF 2013
NMMU & NRF
