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Ecology and Vulnerability Coastal: Coastal uplands and dunes

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Mapped from DEP Wetlands data: coastal bank, bluff, or sea cliff, barrier beach system, coastal dune and barrier beach–coastal dune.

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Ecology and Vulnerability
Coastal: Coastal uplands and dunes

Photo credit: Scott Jackson

Stressors:
Temperature changesPrecipitation changesChanges in winterSea level riseStorms and floodsChange in timing of seasonsInvasive plants and animalsPests and diseasesDevelopment and habitat lossTerrestrial connectivity loss (roads and development)
Profile: Coastal - Coastal uplands and dunes ▾▸

Coastal uplands include headlands, bluffs, sea cliffs and coastal banks, as well as sandplains and coastal dunes (rounded hills deposited and sculpted by wind and waves). Also included are... Read More

Coastal uplands include headlands, bluffs, sea cliffs and coastal banks, as well as sandplains and coastal dunes (rounded hills deposited and sculpted by wind and waves). Also included are coastal grasslands and heathlands (areas characterized by low-growing shrubs mixed with grasses and forbs).

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Dunes (New Hampshire) ▾▸
Ranking: Moderately Vulnerable
Confidence: Not Specified
Climate scenario: SRES B1 and A1F1 (Lowest and mid-range scenarios)
Location: New Hampshire
Time period: 2100

This habitat was identified as moderately vulnerable to climate change due to the following factors:

  • Habitat shifting and alteration
  • Housing and urban areas
    • ... Read More

This habitat was identified as moderately vulnerable to climate change due to the following factors:

  • Habitat shifting and alteration
  • Housing and urban areas
  • Recreational activities
  • Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases
  • Industrial and military effluents (oil spills)
  • Shipping lanes
Resources
What is a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment?
References

New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. 2013. Ecosystems and wildlife climate change adaptation plan. Concord, NH. Available from: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/documents/wap/chapter4-wildlife...

Related Adaptation Strategies and Actions

Adapt or update municipal plans: Master Plans
Adapt or update municipal plans: Transportation Improvement Plans
Maintain habitat connectivity: Amphibian and reptile tunnels
Maintain habitat connectivity: Collect road crossing data
Maintain habitat connectivity: Modify stream crossings to allow wildlife passage
Manage floodwater: Create a floodable park or open space
Practice coastal stewardship: Protect coastal resources
Restore and protect natural shorelines: Use living shoreline techniques
Use threshold-based adaptive management: Incorporate ecological thresholds to guide coastal protection and restoration

Related Species

American Mink
Coyote
Frosted Elfin
New England Cottontail
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Northern Harrier

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