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Disappearing Sand Dunes Threaten Rare Flora and Fauna

Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel calls for a comprehensive plan that would give some of the remaining areas protected status under the law.

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Zafrir Rinat

June 10, 2011

Israel's coastal sand dunes are disappearing rapidly due to development, threatening the habitats of many rare species of plants and animals and destroying unique geological formations.

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