Coastal Sand Dune Floral Diversity in Cuddalore Coastal Areas, Southeast
Coast of India

MP Arulmoorthy; M Srinivasan

Abstract

Coastal Sand Dune Floral Diversity in Cuddalore Coastal Areas, Southeast Coast of India

The first layer of protection to the coastal areas from the natural hazards is sand dunes. The stability of the sand dunes are depends upon the rate of vegetation cover. Hence, the present study investigated the coastal sand dune floral diversity in Parangipettai coastal areas, Cuddalore. The coastal sand dune floral survey was done in Cuddalore coastal areas. 32 species belonging to 20 families were identified along the Cuddalore coastal area (from Mudasalodai to Thazhanguda). The coastal sand dunes are unique ecosystem provide habitat for all level of living organisms and nesting beds for marine turtle. So, the coastal sand dunes should be protected from destruction and anthropogenic impact. We will leave it for our future generation protection.