Table 9.6 - Loss of sand dune habitats between 1900 and 1990
Source: EUCC, 1993
| Estimated area (ha) in 1900 | Loss by 1990 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5000 | 46 |
| Denmark | 80 000 | 35 |
| France | 250 000 | 4050 (Atl); 75 (Med) |
| Germany | 10 00012 000 | 1520 |
| Greece | 15 00020 000 | 4050 |
| Ireland | 20 000 | 4060 |
| Italy | 35 00045,000 | 80 |
| The Netherlands | 45 000 | 32 |
| Portugal | 100 000 | 4550 |
| Spain | 70 000 | 30 (Atl); 75 (Med) |
| UK | 80 000 | 40 |