Table 19.2 Criteria that influence the possibilities of restoration of dunes and beaches according
to the expert panel
Criteria
Explanation
1. Degree of degradation Identifies the existence as well as degree of degradation at a
determined site. This criterion only takes into account
anthropogenic degradation factors
2. Factors that cause
stress
Include external and internal stressors that are having an influence on
the system evaluated
3. Facilitators
Evaluate the existence of key biotic and abiotic elements that
promote or are necessary for successful restoration
4. Elements that assist
prioritization
Take into account priority elements from an anthropocentric point of
view. The elements evaluated could attract public attention and
investments needed to support the restoration project
Fig. 19.3 Criteria, subcriteria, and indicators identified as relevant to the selection of beaches
and coastal dunes where restoration actions are needed. Superscripts refer to the definitions for
each of the criteria presented in Table 19.2
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to the expert panel
Criteria
Explanation
1. Degree of degradation Identifies the existence as well as degree of degradation at a
determined site. This criterion only takes into account
anthropogenic degradation factors
2. Factors that cause
stress
Include external and internal stressors that are having an influence on
the system evaluated
3. Facilitators
Evaluate the existence of key biotic and abiotic elements that
promote or are necessary for successful restoration
4. Elements that assist
prioritization
Take into account priority elements from an anthropocentric point of
view. The elements evaluated could attract public attention and
investments needed to support the restoration project
Fig. 19.3 Criteria, subcriteria, and indicators identified as relevant to the selection of beaches
and coastal dunes where restoration actions are needed. Superscripts refer to the definitions for
each of the criteria presented in Table 19.2
312
D. Lithgow et al.