• Manas Khalua
• Sambhunath Jana

ABSTRACT The coastal regions are unique ecosystems that lie in between the marine and terrestrial realms. Due to rapid coastal zone urbanization, many dune species are at risk of degradation due to their overuse, misuse, and poor management. In this context, the present paper is to study the dune vegetation that is caused by erosion, natural disasters, anthropogenic activity, and also after lockdown. As a result of this, the sand beaches and associated dune systems are under increasing pressure along the coastlines of Old Digha and New Digha. The data were collected by random sampling methods to know the plant species composition. However, the dunes demand immediate attention for conservation as the vegetation is going towards destruction along the coastal areas.

Coast, sand dune, vegetation, erosion, conservation.

"COASTAL SAND DUNE VEGETATION STUDY IN EAST MEDINIPUR DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.g775-g781, January-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401689.pdf

"COASTAL SAND DUNE VEGETATION STUDY IN EAST MEDINIPUR DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no. ppg775-g781, January-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401689.pdf