Abstract
In order to prepare general guidelines for controlling the wind-blown sand in the region from the shoreline to the landward end of the dry beach, a literature review was carried out. The review showed that controlling wind-blown sand on a beach surface can be done by using a suitable combination and arrangement of sand fences and trenches.
Highlights
Many economically important areas, often protected by limited fencing works, are located adjacent to sandy beaches and the intrusion of wind-blown sand causes significant problems in these areas
The authors concluded that controlling wind-blown sand on a beach surface can be done by using a suitable combination and arrangement of sand fences, which are commonly used at present, and trenches, which have newly been proposed and come into practice in Japan
An important finding from the present study is that almost all devices for controlling wind-blown sand, in terms of stopping and stabilizing the blown sand generated in the seaward region of the beach, have been placed at the landward side of the beach
Summary
Often protected by limited fencing works, are located adjacent to sandy beaches and the intrusion of wind-blown sand causes significant problems in these areas (for example, Sato at al. 1999). On nourished beaches wind frequently transports the sand away from the dry beach, advancing the need for re-nourishment (for example, Uda and Ishikawa 2005) In such areas, in order to prevent sand transport by wind from the beach leading to erosion and subsequent deposition in unwanted areas, it might be necessary to control the wind-blown sand in the region from the shoreline to the landward end of the dry beach. The authors concluded that controlling wind-blown sand on a beach surface can be done by using a suitable combination and arrangement of sand fences, which are commonly used at present, and trenches, which have newly been proposed and come into practice in Japan. The objectives of this paper are to report on the main findings of the review and to provide recommendations on the optimum combination and arrangement of sand fences and trenches to manage wind-blown sand on beaches
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