Dune Restoration Before and aFTER
Property A
Before
A typical Beach property where a Natural Dune is overun with Exotic/Invasive pest species. These noxious non-native plants overwhelm the essential Native Habitat and prevent the growth of a resilient and sustainable Dune system.
During
A properly restored Dune will enable a richly diverse Native Habitat to develop. A foot of sand per year can be Banked and the Dune will form a natural long lasting defense against Erosion.
After
After Exotic/Invasive weeds have been removed and Native plants have been identified and preserved. Then Seaoats and other Dune species were planted and a beautiful, colorful, and sustainable natural ecosystem has been created.
Property B
Before
Persistent severe erosion sometimes necessitates other measures. With an emergency permit from FDEP a Seawall is installed; extra sand is trucked in and a new Dune Slope is created.
During
The newly prepared Dune Slope is planted with new Seaoats and other Native species. The plants are hand watered, fertilized, and cared for over the important 3 month establishment period.
After
The newly restored Dune after only 3 months.
A healthy and sustainable Ecosystem is being established.
Property C
Before
A "Blowout" caused by upland water runoff from a major pool leak. Sand and plants have washed out leaving a giant hole in the Dune and leaving the whole Dune system in jeopardy.
During
Quick emergency repairs are required. Working by hand, Our Crew has moved the washed out sand up off the Beach into the breach and then replanted with Native Sea-oats.
After
The Blowout Repair after only two months. Healthy and well established Dune plants are now thriving.
Property D
Before
A Dune cleared of Exotic/Invasive plants and newly planted with Sea-oats and other Native vegetation.
During
The newly planted Dune Two months after planting.
After
The restored Dune after only Six months. A well established, diverse. and sustainable Dune Ecosystem, rich in diversity and already re building itself into a dynamic and growing Native Dune Habitat.
Dune Slope and erosion solutions
Severe Dune Erosion Slope
Established and Stabilized Top Of Dune
Extending the Natural Dune Landward
- Some Beachfront properties sit on very narrow stretches of Coastline which are subject to severe erosion from high waves storms, and extra high tides such as King Tides. The natural Dune system is squeezed between the Ocean and the buildings leaving a very vulnerable and steep Dune Slope. One option on these kinds of properties is to incorporate more of the backyard into a part of the restored Dune. Before the buildings, these areas were all part of a dynamic natural Dune system which extended westward and included Back Dune, Scrub, and Maritime Forest zones.
Extending the Natural Dune Landward
Established and Stabilized Top Of Dune
Extending the Natural Dune Landward
- By extending the Natural Dune landward with Native plants of varied colors and textures, a Beach Top Garden can be created that is both attractive and beneficial.
Established and Stabilized Top Of Dune
Established and Stabilized Top Of Dune
Deck Solutions for Severely Eroding Properties
- In addition, the severity of the Dune Slope profile can be reduced and the Dune will grow, accrete sand, and build itself into a more sustainable Habitat and a more resilient defense against erosion.
Deck Solutions for Severely Eroding Properties
Stunning and Practical Backyard Deck Extension Over The Dune And Not On Top Of It
Deck Solutions for Severely Eroding Properties
A Cantilevered Deck Being Installed Over a Restored Dune
Stunning and Practical Backyard Deck Extension Over The Dune And Not On Top Of It
Stunning and Practical Backyard Deck Extension Over The Dune And Not On Top Of It
Stunning and Practical Backyard Deck Extension Over The Dune And Not On Top Of It
Stunning and Practical Backyard Deck Extension Over The Dune And Not On Top Of It
Stunning and Practical Backyard Deck Extension Over The Dune And Not On Top Of It
Adaptation: Backyard Extension Over A Restored Dune: A Home Incorporated Into the Dune
Attractive Backyard Extension Out and Over a Restored Dune Protecting the Native Dune Habitat
Attractive Backyard Extension Out and Over a Restored Dune Protecting the Native Dune Habitat
Attractive Backyard Extension Out and Over a Restored Dune Protecting the Native Dune Habitat
Attractive Backyard Extension Out and Over a Restored Dune Protecting the Native Dune Habitat
Attractive Backyard Extension Out and Over a Restored Dune Protecting the Native Dune Habitat
Backyard Extension Deck Fitted Nicely Into the Native Dune Slope
Attractive Backyard Extension Out and Over a Restored Dune Protecting the Native Dune Habitat
Backyard Extension Deck Fitted Nicely Into the Native Dune Slope
A Natural Well Established Dune
The Correct Placement Of Species
Backyard Extension Deck Fitted Nicely Into the Native Dune Slope
The Correct Placement Of Species
The Correct Placement Of Species
The Correct Placement Of Species