Stilling coastal sand drifts with marram grass

Authors

J L. McMullan

Keywords

Sand dune stabilization, Ammophila arenaria, Western Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Health and Protection | Other Plant Sciences | Soil Science

First Page Number

252

Last Page Number

265

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

DRIFTS in dunes on the coast between Albany and Geraldton may be stabilised by planting marram grass (Ammophila arenaria).

However, it should be anticipated that much of the planted grass will die before an area is finally stabilised.

Recommended Citation

McMullan, J L. (1962) "Stilling coastal sand drifts with marram grass," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 3: No. 4, Article 2.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol3/iss4/2