HI Dune Restoration Manual

CENTER FOR COASTAL AND CLIMATE SCIENCE AND RESILIENCE

DUNE RESTORATION MANUAL

Dune vegetation is seen at the edge of the shoreline in Kailua, with white sand and turquoise ocean in the background

Something about the Dune Restoration Manual. Click here to view the full document, or use the accordion below to navigate through the chapters and sections.

Chapter 1: The Hawaiian Coastal Environment

This chapter of the Dune Restoration Manual includes:

Climate Change and Sea-level Rise
Hawai‘i’s Sand: A precious and Limited Resource
Beach Erosion
The Importance of Coastal Dunes to Beaches and Coastal Communities
The importance of Coastal Dune Vegetation
The Hazards of Shore Hardening
Beach Nourishment

Chapter 2: Dune Management Practices

This chapter of the Dune Restoration Manual includes:

Manage Foot Traffic with Pathways
Designate Dune Restoration Areas
Remove Obstructions and Invasive Species
Plant Native Vegetation
Install Sand Fencing
Rebuild Dunes
Construct Elevated Boardwalks

Chapter 3: Planning and Implementing a Dune Restoration Project

This chapter of the Dune Restoration Manual includes:

Kilo (observe) the Site to Define the Restoration Problem
Engage and Identify Stakeholders
Develop a Site Plan using Dune Management Practices
Implement the Site Plan
Monitor and Manage

Chapter 4: Monitoring and Maintenance of a Dune Restoration Site

This chapter of the Dune Restoration Manual includes:

Visual or Photographic Inspection and Monitoring
Habitat and Vegetation Monitoring
Physical Condition Monitoring
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Common Problems

DUNE AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROGRAM

Contact information:
Wesley Crile
Coastal Dune Restoration Specialist
wcrile@hawaii.edu