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200 years, burying old forests, waterways and damaging infrastructure. In the 1870s, about 200 hectares (490 acres) area was buried around Riga between
Daugava and Lielupe estuaries. The lack of drainage caused the meadows to become swampy and required expensive canal construction for water drainage. In the 1930s, Piejura area had about 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of unsecured flowing sand with some ridges like Bākas hill moving and burying forest 1.85 metres (6 ft 1 in) per year. To stop the shifting sands, forestation works were carried out first covering the sand with branches and planting scrub and bushes to stop the sand movement and later planting trees to secure the area long-term. Towards the end of the 20th century, the sand movement had stopped.
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remain today. By the 1940s, the lake had overgrown and there is only 0.4 hectares (0.99 acres) area of shallow (<1 metre (3 ft 3 in)) open water at present. Serģu bog is mostly wet and swampy, with some edges overgrown with trees and bushes. Most of the bog is covered with reeds and various transitional bog plants. Most of Serģu bog territory is of a Latvia's protected transition mire and quaking bog (7140) biotope, while the rest is active raised bog (7110). The bog's conditions are ill-suited for the growth of any protected species, although protected
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transformation. The estimated biotope habitat quality of forests range between poor to excellent, with potential for poorer areas to improve with proper maintenance. About 500 hectares (1,200 acres) are old pine stands that closest match natural forests, some reaching 250 year age. These location have the highest species variety and most favourable conditions, although newer regions are nevertheless an important habitat. Various rare and endangered species are found here, such as
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for waders. The rare biotope occupies 2.15 hectares (5.3 acres) near
Lielupe estuary. The latter biotope is similarly very rare and takes up only 1.67 hectares (4.1 acres). Although the biotopes are small areas by themselves, they add a significant recreational value and well as protect against the coastal wave and wind influence. Their continued protection mainly depends on minimizing human influence and allowing natural geological processes to take place.
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fortification against erosion, reduction of meadow reeds and increase in other plant variety and bird nesting, selective clearing of pines to further forest quality and other species growth, dune restoration increasing dune bird habitats, limiting of invasive species, and construction of infrastructure for reduction of anthropogenic effects by guiding visitor flow and providing information. Further goals were set for the next 12 years.
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locations, dense pine stands had been planted to stop the now-dormant shifting dunes. There haven't been significant changes in forest biotope areas in recent years, although some of the "gray" dunes have becomes forested coastal dunes. These forests are most influenced by recreational and tourist anthropogenic effects – foot traffic, garbage disposal, bad forestry practices.
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days. Recreational activity is also very different between park locations. For example, beach visitation is concentrated in locations with easier access and near-beach infrastructure. According to a survey of park visitors, most arrive by foot (37%), car (36%) or bike (14%). The primary purposes are for swimming, sunbathing, hiking and other recreation.
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as type C for preservation of especially protected species and biotopes. In 2004, the "LIFE Piekraste" project established the park's maintenance guidelines until 2015, later extended to 2019. Since 2006, the protection and usage of the park are codified in law. Between 1 September 2016 and 31 August
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The climate in the park is moderately warm and wet. There are lesser temperature fluctuations compared to the inland. The sea water accumulates warmth during summer and makes the autumn and winter warmer than inland. However, this also makes spring and summer cooler due to slower water warming. There
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Among the EU and Latvia's protected biotopes are annual vegetation of drift lines (1210) and boreal Baltic sandy beaches with perennial vegetation (1640), both of which are very rare in Latvia and primarily located around The Gulf of Riga. The former is an important insect habitat and feeding grounds
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Embryonic dunes that form from washed out sand and high winds are rarely found on Latvia's coastline and 18.1 hectares (45 acres) are located in the park. The area of foredunes has been decreasing over the years likely due to anthropogenic effects and recreational beach improvement works that prevent
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There are six EU and Latvia protected forest biotopes and forested coastal dunes account for 93% of park's forests. Other forest biotopes occupy relatively small areas and are old boreal forests, deciduous swamp woods (9080), bog woodland (91D0), alluvial forests (91E0), and herb-rich forests (9050).
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and delta sediments. Most of the territory is covered with around 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) meter thick sand sediment with up to 10–25 metres (33–82 ft) in dune ridges. The majority of territory's height ranges between 3–7 metres (9.8–23.0 ft) with up to 20–28 metres (66–92 ft) in
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effects on the park are from its visitors. Over the years, the park has had problems with people littering and dumping garbage, including "green trash" and composts that propagate invasive species. People also commonly swim in the Ummis lake, one of Latvia's cleanest lake where swimming if forbidden
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Ministers made the decision to create the park along the over 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) territory between Vecāķi and Carnikava, between the coast and railroad, although, no immediate work took place in the following years. The nature park was established to protect the forested coastal
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has been found. Around 8–9 hectares (20–22 acres) of still-living tree area is expected to become bogland within some decades, meanwhile serving as a habitat for various species dependant on dead trees. Other small bogs formed in depression between dunes and around areas of
Garezers lakes where they
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Forests occupy 72% or 2,991.8 hectares (7,393 acres) area of the park, and have a high cultural and ecosystem regulation value. Forests vary between new growths and old forests depending on soil and forestry practices. 80% of the forests are dry pine forests formed in dune ridges and hills. In many
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Lielupe estuary and Pabaži used to have a 2,200 hectares (5,400 acres) area with sand and dune fields, either naked or with shallow scrub overgrowth. Due to long-term effects of wind, this sand become shifting dune ridges that slowly "travelled" over
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Dry soil old boreal forest and herb-rich forest biotopes can be found in
Garciems lagoon and house many rare species. Forest variety is further supplemented by bog woodland and deciduous swamp woods that can be found in inter-dune depressions with wet mineral-rich soil, while alluvial forests grow
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There are a few small bogs and one larger bog in the park - a 55.6 hectares (137 acres) large Serģu purvs. All bogs are dominated by natural processes with little human influence. Serģu bog formed when the 26.3 hectares (65 acres) Serģa lake was drained via ditches dug in 1906, and these ditches
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biotopes that make up 84% of the territory. The most common biotopes are forested coastal dunes (2180), fixed coastal "gray" dunes with herbaceous vegetation (2130) and old boreal forests (9010). Other less common biotopes and those of conservation interest are embryonic shifting dunes (2110),
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By mid-2021, a restoration and maintenance project for the coastal biotopes was completed over 230 hectares (570 acres) of biotope territory, bringing positive impact on at least 960 hectares (2,400 acres) of territory (about a fourth of the park). The major completed tasks included: foredune
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Three EU protected dune biotopes are found here – embryonic shifting dunes, foredunes and "gray" dunes. The dunes found in the park are a high-valued recreation, tourism and sport resource year-round, especially due to being near Latvia's most-populated areas. They are also an effective
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forests are mostly dry, with poor mineral, nutrient and water circulation. In interdune depressions, there are some mixed wet forests with a mixture of birch, black alder and pines. Latvia is one of the few EU countries that still has natural forested coastal dunes, particularly without
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have overgrown with plants forming transitional and raised bogs, or simply overgrown wet areas. Overall, the bogs are not suited for recreation and are of limited economic value, although their presence adds to the overall variety of the park. The bogs do however provide important
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The park is primarily owned by State (56%), municipalities (40%) and only 4% privately. There are few permanent residents in the area and most infrastructure is outside the area. The park is divided into 3 functional zones: nature reserve, nature park and neutral zones.
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Many rare plant and animal species are found here. Plant species are mainly determined based on the park's sand bedrock, high groundwater levels and poor natural drainage. Many rare vascular plant species are found here. The park is one of the most notable
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2020, the "LIFE CoHaBit" project surveyed and analysed the territory and formed a plan for protection, management and development of the park for 2020 onwards. The project cost €970 thousand, of which €582 thousand was financed by the EU.
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plant species. Many of foredunes have transformed or been reclassified into "gray" dunes over time, so their absolute area has decreased. No new foredunes are forming between
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during summer, while information signs are commonly vandalized. Motorized vehicles are often illegally parked in the park, and the lack of car and pedestrian access, as well as designated parking space damages the park.
1231:[An ambitious coastal biotope protection project has been completed in the Piejura Nature Park] (Press release) (in Latvian). Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development. 29 April 2021.
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river estuary. Various border adjustments were made since then. By the end of the 20th century, the improvement project remained mostly on paper and only minimal amenities were available.
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erosion-regulating barrier against sea effects. Overall, dunes are susceptible to anthropogenic and natural "mechanical" damage, invasive species, and eutrophication.
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foredunes (2120), forested coastal dunes and old boreal forests, Northern boreal alluvial meadows (6450), and boreal Baltic coastal meadows (1630).
970:[Nature Protection Plan for Nature Park Piejura (2020–2031) Has Been Approved] (in Latvian). Riga City Council City Development Department.
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new foredune formation even though the geological conditions are otherwise favourable, namely along
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1102:[Individual Protection and Usage Regulation for Nature Park Piejura] (in Latvian). Riga. 14 March 2006.
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1196:[Don't Forget! Leaving a Car in the Nature Park Territory Can Leave You With a 140 Euro Fine].
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1217:[Goals and objectives] (in Latvian). Dabas aizsardzības pārvalde. 21 February 2017.
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1229:"Dabas parkā "Piejūra" noslēdzies vērienīgs piekrastes biotopu aizsardzības projekts"
1194:"Neaizmirsti! Auto novietošana dabas parka teritorijā var beigties ar 140 eiro sodu!"
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1153:[Vacationers Ignore Ban on Swimming in Lake Ummis] (in Latvian).
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1084:[An idle vacationer or a true friend of nature?].
924:[Nature Protection Plan for Nature Park Piejura]
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781:[Nature Park Piejura] (in Latvian). Rīgas Meži.
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1526:Lake Pinku
1496:Milzukalns
1363:Krustkalni
1026:Meža Dzīve
713:References
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758:"Piejūra"
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281:estuary.
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43:Location
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594:History
577:Climate
472:Lilaste
351:Forests
314:Ecology
289:Geology
275:Daugava
271:Lielupe
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