Dune advancement 1937-1977 at the Mlalazi Nature Reserve, Mtunzini, Natal, South Africa, and a preliminary vegetation-succession chronology

• Published in: Bothalia Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 127 - 130
• Main Authors: Weisser, P.J, Garland, I.F, Drews, B.K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 01.01.1982
• Subjects: South Africa

Foredune advancement on a 2 km coastline north of the Siaya Lagoon Mouth was studied using air photos. Between 1937 and 1977 the dunes advanced about 95 m (2,4 m per year). Vegetation was dated according to its position on a  profile. If a 2,4 m per year seaward advancement of the dunes is assumed,...