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The dunes along the beach front at Cape May Point |
The sand dunes along the beach are one of the most important features of the Cape May area. The dunes are also one of the most vigorously protected areas. Hefty fines are imposed on anyone who trespasses onto the dunes anywhere other than designated walkways. Sand dunes are important to birds and wildlife as well as humans. Dunes growing with native vegetation protect the land from storms and from wind and water erosion.
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Path along the edge of the dunes, Cape May Light House in the distance |
In addition to keeping people off the dunes, governments and private organizations have encouraged the planting of trees, shrubs and grasses that are native to the area. The above photograph shows the edge of a dune that has been planted with native vegetation on the property of the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge owned by The Nature Conservancy.
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City of Cape May posts these signs on the dunes |
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