Seagrass Ecosystem Management

S.No

Interventions

Expected Outcomes

Metrics

1

Protection of ecologically sensitive coastal sand dunes

Coastal stabilization

Reduced rate of erosion

2

Research to develop a database including maps and sensitive zones

Improved management and planning of coastal sand dunes

Data on distribution, extent and vegetation of coastal sand dunes

3

Control of erosion on coastal dunes

Stabilization of dunes

Reduced rate of erosion

4

Planting indigenous  species

Stabilization of dunes

Increase in extent of coastal vegetation

5

Pollution management

Healthy coastal sand dunes and reduced stress on coastal sand dune system

Increased presence of natural buffer systems

6

Grazing management

Reduced stress on coastal sand dune habitat

Optimum number of livestock dependent on coastal sand dune vegetation for grazing

7

Recreation management using signage and walkways

Improved recreation facilities and reduced coastal sand dune degradation

Increased aesthetic and recreational use, continuation of existence of natural barriers.