The students chose to explore a rare site with sand dunes. This place is situated between the Port of Dunkerque and the Franco-Belgian border. At the beginning of the walk, the guide explained to the students the nature and cause of the formation of dunes. She talked about prevailing northeast winds having shaped the dunes parallel to the coast, while the more violent winter northwest winds have shaped vast parabolic depressions in these dune beds. She introduced them to rare species of fauna and flora that can only be found in this area. Then they walked along the sandy paths and tried to find the described plant species. The guide explained to them that invasive species of plants also grow in the area, which need to be removed. Pupils were given plastic bags, tools and plucked plants. During this activity, they learned to recognize invasive plant species, strengthened their manual skills, team spirit and had a lot of fun. While admiring the nature of the location, the students had the opportunity to see sheep living in their natural environment. These animals also help to remove unwanted plant species in a natural way. 

Students could understand how fragile and unique is the ecosystem of the sand Dunes. And necessity of its protection.

FR23 CC Discovery of the sand Dunes
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