Coastal Habitat
Restoration
Coastal habitats are valuable resources, whether a sandy
beach and dune system or vegetated shoreline. Many coastal
habitats around the world have been degraded through dredging,
development, hydrology changes, and other processes, disturbing
the delicate balance of the coastal habitat enhancement
or system.
Vegetated sand dunes provide habitat for flora and
fauna, as well as anchor the beach’s defenses
to protect the uplands from coastal storms and other
hazardous events. Dune restoration through removal of
invasive exotic vegetation, re-grading, and/or planting
of native salt-tolerant vegetation increases environmental,
aesthetic, recreational, and economic values in the
project area.
Coastal wetlands and mangrove communities also provide
habitat for abundant native resources, erosion protection,
and water quality benefits (Also
see “Wetlands Management”).
When evaluating a coastal site for habitat enhancement
restoration purposes, Coastal Systems International, Inc. will collect and review site photographs, surveys,
and other data regarding historic and existing conditions
of the coastal habitat. Innovative topographic and resource
surveying techniques employed by our staff give detailed,
top-quality data at competitive prices. Our coastal
biologists, planners, and engineers specialize in analysis
of site-specific parameters in order to plan a successful
restoration project that balances developmental and
environmental needs. |
