Dinâmica sedimentar em sistemas dunares litorais. Aplicação ao sistema dunar da praia do Guincho, Cascais

Mestrado em Arquitectura Paisagista - Instituto Superior de AgronomiaThe Guincho's beach dune system is part of a larger system, called Guincho-Oitavos's dune system. This is one of the most remarkable wind corridors of the European continent, and is extremely important for our natural heritage. However, the anthropogenic activity has been causing changes in its natural evolution process, destabilizing it. In this dissertation it's analyzed the development of Guincho's beach dune system in recent years, and it's also developed a theoretical exercise that estimates its possible future development, based on its evolution pattern and on the premise that the inherent conditions for their development remain constant over time. Thus, its possible to suggest sustainable management measures allowing the development of its dynamic behavior in accordance with the surrounding elements, preserving its particular characteristics and biodiversity, as well as its potential as a natural heritage and recreational spac