Beach conservation
Detailed information about the formation, function, management and vegetation of Queensland's coastal sand dunes is available in Coastal Dune Management - a series of technical notes. The titles are listed below.
Coastal technical series
Series 1: Queensland's coastal sand dunes
Series 2: The formation and function of coastal dunes
Series 3: Importance of dune vegetation
Series 4: Description of major dune plants
Series 5: Management guidelines for dune usage
The titles of papers discussing typical areas of concern for beach conservation are listed below. The papers appeared originally in Beach Conservation, the newsletter of the Beach Protection Authority of Queensland.
Wave and surfing conditions in Queensland
Common misconceptions about beaches
Cyclones and their effects on beaches
Storm tide statistics
Last updated: 17 December 2004
