Duddon Dunes IPA
Land use
| Land use | % Cover | Level |
|---|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | Major | |
| tourism/recreation | Major | |
| nature conservation and research | Major | |
| wild plant harvesting | Minor | |
| urban/industrial/transport | Unknown | |
| extraction (minerals) | Unknown | |
| extraction (peat) | Unknown | |
| agriculture (animals) | Major | |
| forestry | Minor |
Protection
| Designation | Protected Area Name | Relationship with IPA | Overlap with IPA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | Duddon Estuary | protected area contains IPA | 0 |
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | Duddon Mosses | protected area contains IPA | 0 |
| Ramsar Wetland Site | Duddon Estuary | unknown | 0 |
| Special Protection Area | Duddon Estuary | unknown | 0 |
Management
None
Threats
| IUCN Threat | Threat | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Climate change & severe weather | climate change/ sea level rise | high |
| 6 Human intrusions & disturbance / 6.3 Work & other activities | abandonment/reduction of land management | medium |
| 7 Natural system modifications / 7.2 Dams & water management/use | construction/impact of dyke/dam/barrage | medium |
| 1 Residential & commercial development / 1.2 Commercial & industrial areas | development (industry) | medium |
| 4 Transportation & service corridors / 4.1 Roads & railroads | development (infrastructure/transport) | medium |
| 12 Other options / 11.1 Habitat shifting & alteration | habitat fragmentation/isolation | medium |
| 12 Other options / 11.2 Droughts | other | medium |
| 7 Natural system modifications / 7.2 Dams & water management/use | water (drainage) | medium |
| 2 Agriculture & aquaculture / 2.2 Wood & pulp plantations | forestry (afforestation) | low |
| 1 Residential & commercial development / 1.3 Tourism & recreation areas | development (recreation/tourism) | unknown |
| 1 Residential & commercial development / 1.1 Housing & urban areas | development (urbanisation) | unknown |