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East Head
5. Eroding Dune Face
This section of dune cliff is presently one of the most vulnerable sections of the dunes. It is exposed to the southwesterly wind; the existing dunes are being eroded and no new dunes are forming. Sometimes there are small landslides when whole chunks of sand dune break off.
The Eroding Dunes
CAUTION !
Please do not climb up or on this part of the dunes. It can be very dangerous and you will also cause the dunes to erode more quickly!
Marram Grass Roots Exposed
Marram Grass Roots
The roots of the Marram Grass that still binds these dunes together are very clearly exposed. Salt water spray from waves hits the roots and causes the plant to die off more quickly.
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Fencing off the Dunes
Fencing off the Dunes
Sometimes rope fencing has been placed across the dune cliff to discourage people from adding to the erosion and to protect them should there be a sudden collapse of sand.
Couple ignoring Dune Notices
Ignoring the Fences
Unfortunately not everyone respects the boundary of the fence line and as a result this vulnerable section of the dunes is weakened even further.
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