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www.environment.fi > Nordic Nature > Fact sheets > Sandy seashores

Ecologically diverse sandy seashores under threat

There are several beautiful sandy beach and dune areas in the Nordic Countries. Their specialised species are in difficulties when the beaches shrink and dunes are changing. The reason is often human activities. Read more in the fact sheet.

Ecologically diverse sandy seashores under threat (pdf, 296 kb) Published 3.11.2009

The fact sheet may be printed and distributed freely. When using the information copyright must be respected. Please refer to the fact sheet as: Nordic nature – trends towards 2010. Nordic Council of Ministers 2009. Fact sheet: Ecologically diverse sandy seashores under threat. 3 November 2009 (pdf). www.environment.fi/nordicnature > Fact sheets > Sandy seashores.

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