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