... are therefore found in this community owing to better adaptations. On the other hand, the conditions at S2 (Acidic Grey Dune Community) is better. Despite of the shallow and fragile soil and low water content, the area is more sheltered and stable than S1. A darker soil colour indicates a higher nutrition level. Nutrients built up as pioneer plants die and decay. Plants usually found in this community are ling Heather, sand sedges, gorse, etc. The null hypothesis for this investigation is set up based on the environmental differences between S1 and S2, and it is: There is no difference in the distribution of marram grass and ling heather on the windward slope of S1 and S2. Only windward slopes are taken into account as they share similar physical conditions (e.g. wind speed). Collection of Data Field study was carried out on 30th May 2004 and Studland Heath. Sampling method used was interrupted belt transects. ...

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