After watching the film, I realised how huge is the task to save our beaches. This film must reach all nature lovers to learn the importance of this subject. The team deserves a big clap in appreciation. All the best to all of you.
I'm sorry to say, that the majority of the sand traps in Calafell was an epic failure and every single person who has walked around the beach, knows it. Nowadays is only working as a dog pee point.
Josh, thank you for your comment and for prompting the following response, which I hope will be informative for all our readers. Although the sand fences in the eastern and western areas of the port work very well and show sediment retention rates of up to almost 1 meter, there are indeed some areas where the dunes dont have optimal results. This issue is particularly present in the area between Estany and the Milenari Square, which has experienced significant erosion in recent years. The lack of available space for aeolian transport and the coarse granulometry of the area (due to inadequate artificial regenerations in recent decades) mean that, for now, these sand fences are not achieving the desired results. The goal is ambitious but achievable: to counteract erosion with suitable sand to increase the available space for aeolian transport so that the sand fences can retain sediment and fulfill their protective function. These processes can take several years, but the commitment of the town council to maintaining coastal protection measures gives hope for consolidating sustainable coastal management in Calafell. Best regards, Carla, researcher and Adjunct professor at the University of Girona.
After watching the film, I realised how huge is the task to save our beaches. This film must reach all nature lovers to learn the importance of this subject. The team deserves a big clap in appreciation. All the best to all of you.
I'm sorry to say, that the majority of the sand traps in Calafell was an epic failure and every single person who has walked around the beach, knows it. Nowadays is only working as a dog pee point.
Josh, thank you for your comment and for prompting the following response, which I hope will be informative for all our readers. Although the sand fences in the eastern and western areas of the port work very well and show sediment retention rates of up to almost 1 meter, there are indeed some areas where the dunes dont have optimal results. This issue is particularly present in the area between Estany and the Milenari Square, which has experienced significant erosion in recent years. The lack of available space for aeolian transport and the coarse granulometry of the area (due to inadequate artificial regenerations in recent decades) mean that, for now, these sand fences are not achieving the desired results. The goal is ambitious but achievable: to counteract erosion with suitable sand to increase the available space for aeolian transport so that the sand fences can retain sediment and fulfill their protective function. These processes can take several years, but the commitment of the town council to maintaining coastal protection measures gives hope for consolidating sustainable coastal management in Calafell.
Best regards,
Carla, researcher and Adjunct professor at the University of Girona.