Near the end of May, Conservation Officer Dominic of Fife Coast and Countryside Trust led a guided walk along the coastal path. The walk explored the various habitats found between St Monan’s and Crail. The group looked out for the wildlife that calls these places home.
Fife’s sandy bays, rocky shores, saltmarsh and cliffs all host a variety of species. These species are often not found anywhere else. They are at increasing risk of ‘coastal squeeze’. Sea levels are predicted to rise and the landward areas are already in use for agriculture, homes or recreation.
We are already seeing another effect of the climate emergency, especially this past winter. Storms have increased in both energy and frequency. We have diverted several parts of the Fife Coastal Path due to landslips caused by increasing coastal erosion.
The increasing pressure on our coastline habitats is something to bear in mind. When you explore the coastal path, please spare a thought for the wildlife that lives there and enjoy watching them at a respectful distance.
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