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HAP Target 2 - controlling human pressures
HAP Target 2 encompasses the concept of preventing further damage to shingle
beaches and structures. It links with Target
1 but is more explicit in its aim to control human activities damaging
to coastal vegetated shingle. In this context there are obvious overlaps with
habitat management
of both vegetation and visitors which has been gleaned from this study.
However, many of the current problems facing coastal vegetated shingle can
be attributed to a general lack of understanding of the value and role it plays,
not only for nature conservation, but also in coastal
defence. Three further key elements have been identified as important
in helping to prevent loss and damage to the remaining areas areas of shingle.
The first two involve increasing awareness and understanding, by:
- increasing on-site
awareness and improving recreational
management;
- producing habitat
specific information.
The third highlights the potential importance of marine
aggregate extraction:
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