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Habitats and Species
Dune habitat management
A Conservation Strategy for the Sefton Coast candidate Special Area of Conservation was prepared in 1999. The strategy will guide the work of Statutory agencies, land managers and conservation organisations in seeking to achieve favourable conditions for the habitats and species associated with the Sefton Coast.The background to the development of best practice in dune management is presented in three case studies.
- Multiple-use management of the Ainsdale dunes on the Sefton Coast
- The restoration of open dune communities at Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
- The integration of management for golf and nature on the Sefton Coast
Further information on dune habitat management is given in the book "The Sands of Time"
Species conservation
Practical work for species on the Sefton Coast has focussed on the Sand Lizard, Natterjack Toad, Petalwort, Red Squirrel, and certain rare plants.
Plant species lists
- A provisional inventory of vascular plants for the Sefton Coast (pdf 118k)
- Vascular plants and vegetation of the Birkdale Green Beach (pdf 36k)
- Vascular plants of Kenilworth Road dunes and embankment, Ainsdale (pdf 26k)
- Further observations of willows on the Sefton Coast (pdf 36k)
Philip H. Smith February 1999
Year 2000 update of vascular plant species list (pdf 7k)
Philip H. Smith April 2001
Philip H. Smith January 2001
Philip H. Smith August 1999
Philip H. Smith October 2000