Current Research
Title
Biodiversity of Birkdale Green Beach
Undertaken by
Dr. P.H. Smith
Project Description
Originating in 1986, the Birkdale Green Beach has grown exponentially to a current area of over 62ha, consisting of pioneer sand-dune, dune-slack and salt-marsh habitats which are otherwise poorly represented on the Sefton dune coast. The site is a “hotspot” for biodiversity on the coast, including, to date, 264 vascular plant taxa of which 42 are nationally or regionally notable. There are two nationally rare mosses, about 150 pairs of Natterjack Toads, several breeding birds listed as of conservation concern and a great, though largely unexplored, diversity of invertebrates. The project, ongoing for nearly 20 years, seeks to record site biodiversity and change of both habitats and species with time
Author of Research
Dr. P.H. Smith
Date of research
1986 to present, ongoing
What subject area does this cover?
Biodiversity and habitat changes
What area(s) of the coast does this cover (if applicable)?
Birkdale Green Beach, Weld Road to Ainsdale Beach Barrier
What level was the research undertaken at?
Post-graduate
Priority
Essential
Notes
This study forms a baseline for recording the future development of the Green Beach and for judging the effects of management
If you wish to make further enquiries about this project please email research@seftoncoast.org.uk stating the title of the project and your interest in the project.
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