The Effects of Restoration on Coastal Dune Arthropods

Presentation Year

2026

College or Department

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

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Coastal dune ecosystems have been significantly altered through extensive vegetation removal and human development, and through the establishment of European beach grass. Arthropods play an important role in decomposition and nutrient cycling, and are highly sensitive to changes in vegetation structure. Thus, they are strong indicators of environmental changes and restoration success. This project aimed to evaluate the effects of dune restoration on arthropod abundance and species composition through comparison between restored and unrestored dune sites in the Humboldt County, California, which can then be used to evaluate the progress and success of restoration efforts.

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Primary Contact: First Name

Markus

Primary Contact: Last Name

Orr

Primary Contact: Email

mko5@humboldt.edu

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Undergraduate Student

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9076026399

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