Planting Guidelines for Dune Creation and Stabilization

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Abstract:

Beach grasses have been used successfully in many coastal projects to form and stabilize dune systems as a natural barrier to the inland penetration of waves and storm surges. Techniques are available for the efficient propagation of beach grass for this purpose. This report provides guidelines for a selecting plants and planting methods b obtaining plants c storing, planting, and maintaining plants and d estimating labor requirements for planting projects.

Author(s):
Knutson, Paul L.
Author Organization(s):
COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER VICKSBURG MS
Descriptive Note:
Coastal engineering technical aid rept.
Supplementary Note:
Includes errata sheet dated 28 Oct 1977.
Pagination:
0030

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERC-CETA-77-4
Monitor Series:
CERC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*BEACHES, *DUNES, BARRIERS, COASTAL REGIONS, EROSION, EROSION RESISTANCE, GRASSES, PLANTING, PLANTS(BOTANY), SOIL STABILIZATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Soil Mechanics
Report Date:
1977 Sep 01