SWS Academic Research eLibraryEarth & Planetary Sciences

Scholarly record

COASTAL DUNES UNDER THREAT OF DESTRUCTION: NECESSITIES CONSERVATION AND INCLUSION INTO THE CADASTRAL MAPS AND REGISTRIES OF THE BULGARIAN BLACK SEA COAST

Bogdan Prodanov, Radoslava Bekova

First published: 2024-11-15https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2024/2.1/s10.31View metrics

Abstract

The coastal beach-dune systems along the Bulgarian coast are of significant ecological import, necessitating rigorous monitoring and management. Oversight and dune management inaccuracies have been recurrently identified, particularly within the Bulgarian Black Sea coast cadastral registers. This research highlights discrepancies in depositional areas, such as Asparuhovo-Varna, Byala, Burgas-South, and Poda beach-dune systems. The coastal dunes within these regions have been systematically documented through detailed geomorphological surveys. The results accentuate the urgent necessity for precise documentation and integration of these dune formations into the Specialized Cadastral Maps and Registers. Such measures are imperative to ensure the effective conservation and sustainable management of these critical coastal resources. In conclusion, the comprehensive documentation of the presented examples of coastal dune landforms with a total area of approximately 250 200 m2 in the Specialized Cadastral Registers represents a pivotal step towards ensuring the effective conservation and sustainable management of these ecologically significant habitats. Through collaborative efforts and informed governance, it is possible to strike a delicate balance between preserving natural heritage and fulfilling human needs, thereby securing the long-term viability of coastal ecosystems along the Bulgarian coast.

Publication Impact Profile

PlumX
  • Citations
  • CrossRef - Citation Indexes: 4
  • Scopus - Citation Indexes: 4
  • Captures
  • Mendeley - Readers: 1
Dimensions ID: pub.1183084713

Publication details

Title
COASTAL DUNES UNDER THREAT OF DESTRUCTION: NECESSITIES CONSERVATION AND INCLUSION INTO THE CADASTRAL MAPS AND REGISTRIES OF THE BULGARIAN BLACK SEA COAST
Authors
Bogdan Prodanov, Radoslava Bekova
Proceedings
24th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Proceedings SGEM 2024, Informatics, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing, Vol 24, Issue 2.1
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2024
Pages
253-264
SWS Citekey
Prodanov202410253264
ISSN
1314-2704; 13142704
ISBN
9786197603699
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Proceedings contents
Open official contents
Keywords
References24
  1. Huggett, R., Coastal landscape. In: Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Londen, Routledge, pp.41, 2016. DOI: 10.4324/9781315674179

  2. Luijendijk, A., Hagenaars, G., Ranasinghe, R., Baart, F., Donchyts, G., Aarninkhof, S., The State of theWorld�s Beaches, Scientific reports, 8(1), 6641, 2018. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-24630-6

  3. Davidson-Arnott, R., An Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, New York, pp.442, 2009. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511841507

  4. Bird, E., Coastal geomorphology: an introduction (second edition). John Wiley & Sons Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, pp.411, 2008.

  5. Popov, Vl., Mishev, K., Geomorphology of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and shelf, Academic Press of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, pp.268, 1974.

  6. Prodanov, B., Dimitrov, L., Kotsev, L., Bekova, R., Lambev, T., Spatial distribution of sand dunes along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast: Inventory, UAS mapping, and new discoveries. In: Black Sea ecosystem in the spotlight, Nature Conservation, 54, 81-120, 2023. DOI: 10.3897/natureconservation.54.105507

  7. Stancheva, M., Ratas, U., Orviku, K., Palazov, A., Rivis, R., Kont, A., Peychev, V., Tonisson, H., Stanchev, H., Sand dune destruction due to increased human impacts along the Bulgarian Black Sea and Estonian Baltic Sea Coasts. Journal of Coastal Research, pp.324�328, 2011.

  8. Baltakova, A., Coastal foredune enlargement�a sign of sea-level change? An example from the Kavatsite beach-dune system. Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society, 84 (3), pp.329-332. 2023. DOI: 10.52215/rev.bgs.2023.84.3.329

  9. Petrov, G., The dunes along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Geol. Miner. Resour. J. 2013, 3�4, 15�22, 2013.

  10. Valchev, B., Arkutino Sand Dunes - the pearl amongst the geological phenomena in Ropotamo Reserve. Proc. of National Conference with international participation �GEOSCIENCES 2014�, 125-126, 2014.

  11. Valchev, B., Sand dunes along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast south of the town of Burgas-statute and geoconservation value. Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society, 76(1): 89 � 111, 2015.

  12. Sinnyovsky, D., Sinnyovska, D., The sands in camping South between Kiten and Lozenest � dunes or beech sands. National Conference with international participation �GEOSCIENCES 2016�, 179 � 180, 2016.

  13. Gussev, Ch., Tsonev, R., Natural habitats of European importance in the Strandja Protected Area. Directorate of Nature Park "Strandja" Malko Tarnovo, p.304, 2014.

  14. Marceno et al., 2018; Marceno, C., Guarino, R., Loidi, J., Herrera, M., Isermann, M., Knollova, I., Tichy, L., Tzonev, R.T., Acosta, A.T.R., FitzPatrick, U. Et al., Classification of European and Mediterranean coastal dune vegetation. Appl. Veg. Sci. 21(3), 533�559, 2018. DOI: 10.1111/avsc.12379

  15. Tashev, A.N., Vitkova, A.A. and Alexandrova, A.V., Floristic composition and current state of non-forest natural habitats in Natura 2000 protected sites �Kamchia�(BG0000116) and �Shkorpilovtsi Beach�(BG0000100). Acta Zoologica Bulgarica, pp.75-80, 2018.

  16. Bertacchi, A., Marius, F., Similarities and differences in dune habitats between Tuscan and Dobrogean Coasts (North-western Italy versus Romania & Northern Bulgaria). Contributii Botanice, 54, pp.133-148, 2019. DOI: 10.24193/contrib.bot.54.10

  17. Dimitrov, D., Vutov, V., 2019. Biodiversity of plants and natural habitats in the vicinities of Arapya Bay, Ropotamo Natural Reserve, Alepu Beach, Sinemorets and Silistar cape (Bulgarian Southern Black Sea Coast). Trakia Journal of Sciences, 17(4), p.359, 2019. DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2019.04.011

  18. Valcheva, M., Sopotlieva, D., Apostolova, I., 2020. Current state and historical notes on sand dune flora of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Flora, 267, 151594, 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.flora.2020.151594

  19. Valcheva, M., Sopotlieva, D., Meshinev, T., Apostolova, I., 2019. Is penetration of non-psammophytes an underestimated threat to sand dunes? � a case study from the Western Pontic coast. J. Coast. Conserv. 23, 271�281, 2020. DOI: 10.1007/s11852-018-0656-3

  20. Valcheva, M.; Sopotlieva, D., Apostolova, I., Tsvetkova, N., 2021. Vegetation Characteristics and Recent Successional Trends of Sand Dune Habitats at the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Coasts, 1, 1-24. 2021. DOI: 10.3390/coasts1010001

  21. Prodanov, B., Valcheva, M., Gussev, Ch., Sopotlieva, D., Methodology for mapping, determining boundaries, and the type of sand dunes, in accordance with Article 11, Paragraph 2 of Regulation No. 1 of September 16, 2008, for the creation and maintenance of specialized maps and registers of objects under Article 6, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Black Sea Coast Planning Act. Ministry of Environment and Water, p.30., 2008.

  22. Passports of the Bulgarian Beaches, Sciences found of Institute of Oceanology - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1994.

  23. Cadastral-Administrative Information System (CAIS) � GCCA, Portal for electronic administrative services, Module. Black Sea coastal area � Geodesy, cartography and cadaster agency, https://kais.cadastre.bg/bg/Map

  24. Black Sea Coast Spatial Development Act of the Republic of Bulgaria, 2008, https://lex.bg/laws/ldoc/2135555697.

Citing literature

Number of times cited according to Crossref: 4

View or Download full articleAccess options
Full paper accessChoose SWS login, librarian support, or instant article download.

SWS access login

Login as SWS Scientific Committee

Authors and approved SWS contributors will read and export their own linked papers after identity matching by SWS profile, email and SGEM GlobalID.

For librarian assistance: [email protected]

Purchase Instant Access

48-hour online accessComing soon
Online-only accessComing soon
Download the full article in PDF formatEUR 35
  • Article can be downloaded after successful payment.
  • Article may be used according to SWS library access terms.
  • Article cannot be redistributed.
Get full paper

Back to publication list