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CSI papers 1
Issues Affecting Beaches in Grenada
Trevor Barclay,
Lands and Surveys Division, Grenada
Abstract
Grenada's beaches fulfil a number of functions, they provide fine aggregate for construction; they are important as an area for recreation and tourism; they also provide fish landing sites and areas for pulling up boats; finally they are an important animal habitat. Several conflicts between the various uses are discussed, the major conflict being between the use of the beach for sand mining and as a recreational resource. The need for well defined legislation and greater co-operation between the various coastal stakeholders is emphasized.
