About Us

What is our purpose?

 

The aim of the Sand Dune and Shingle Network is to conserve sand dunes and shingle as dynamic landscapes

We set out to achieve this by

• enthusing and encouraging people to value and understand the habitats more thoroughly
• championing the habitats
• facilitating an exchange of knowledge and support actions that are good for the habitats
• making the Network an active community of participants and a recognised source of expertise and authority at a global level

  

 

We wish to build on the results of networking, highlight projects and publications and develop opportunities for study tours, workshops and cooperation.  The network also operates as part of a developing European network and works closely with the Coastal and Marine Union (EUCC). More on this work

 

 

Who is involved?

The network currently includes many of the following groups: site managers, national policy makers, students and researchers, biodiversity officers, ecologists, geomorphologists and hydrologists. We would also like to include members from different backgrounds - coastal engineers, golf course managers, tourism interests,  forestry interests, military sites, landscape historians etc. Our field meetings will always involve a cross-section of interests to encourage lively debate.

 

 

 

The network operates by sharing information across different sectors and disciplines. The common interest is the natural resource and a desire to find sustainable solutions to conservation issues. We encourage members to be active and to participate in discussions and field meetings but we also welcome passive members interested mainly in the newsletter and on-line resources.


We have over 150 full members and distribute the newsletter to about 300 contacts in the UK and worldwide. 

 

Network Staff

	Paul Rooney, Network Director Senior Lecturer Tel: +44 (0)151 291 3933
	John Houston, Network Officer Tel:+44 (0)151 291 3885
	Charlotte Durkin, Network Assistant Tel: +44 (0)151 291 3885

All network staff may be contacted using the following address -

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Sand Dune and Shingle Network,
Liverpool Hope University
Faculty of Sciences and Social Sciences
East Wing 107
Hope Park
Liverpool L16 9JD
United Kingdom

What is the Network doing?

The Network aims to promote the exchange of information and experience in the management of coastal habitats.
Coastal sand dunes and vegetated coastal shingle are priority habitats in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UKBAP).

The network;

• Supports the UK Biodiversity Action Plan process by offering help to lead organisations and local biodiversity coordinators;
• Offers a service to Natural England with actions to support the conservation of sand dunes and shingle habitats;
• Coordinates regional and national events on behalf of partner organisations;
• Supports the sustainable management of links golf courses;
• Publishes a regular newsletter and provides resources on the website;
• Develops links with dune interests in Ireland, other European countries and worldwide;
• Carries out research contracts for a range of statutory bodies.

Information on network activities can be found on the pages of this web site