Deforestation on Denmark dunes

This project is concerned with the restoration of sand dunes along the Danish West Coast (LIFE02 NAT/DK/008584). The project intends to tackle the problems particularly associated with large-scale invasion of non-native species such as Pinus mugo and Pinus contorta. Altogether, some 4000 hectares will be cleared of nonnative conifers in varying stages of overgrowth. A further 2800 hectares will be restored to a more natural mosaic vegetation through burning, grazing and cutting. Such a large-scale action will look in a strategic way across a whole suite of Natura 2000 sites. The project will also have socio-economic consequences - it is anticipated that they will create the equivalent of 12 full-time jobs in what are often high unemployment areas.

Duration: 1st November 2001 - 1st November 2005

Comment: Information via the Life web site http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/life/project/index.htm