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Current Research Title Nutrient budgets of 4 key dune habitats. Undertaken by Dr. L Jones, Dr. S. Smart Project Description Calculating nitrogen inputs, soil and vegetation storage and nitrogen outputs (leaching) for 4 dune habitats: mobile dunes, fixed grazed dune grassland, fixed rank ungrazed dunes, dune slacks. Plus assessing changes in groundwater levels and chemistry to assess whether they are a source of nitrogen for dune slack vegetation Author of Research Dr. L Jones, Dr. S. Smart Date of research 1 Apr 02 – 1 Apr 04 What subject area does this cover? Nitrogen deposition, soil development, groundwater chemistry and hydrology What area(s) of the coast does this cover (if applicable)? Merthyr Mawr, South Wales, but generic information relevant to most UK dune systems including the Sefton Coast What level was the research undertaken at? Contract research for Countryside Council for Wales Priority Desirable 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. Home Page - Top www.seftoncoast.org.uk

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