IFLA Europe Exhibition 'Re-considering Nature' project

IFLA Europe Exhibition 'Re-considering Nature' project

MELNRAGĖ DUNES PARK - LKAS Lithuania

We present project submitted by LKAS Lithuania entitled MELNRAGĖ DUNES PARK

Park is located at the northern pier of Klaipėda port gate in a sensitive natural environment. The project aimed to preserve existing valuable ecosystem, strengthen protective dune ridge function and at the same time allow public recreational use of this coastal area. The park’s paths construction reduces man-made damage to natural environment surfaces, stops dune erosion and preserves the typical yet unique coastal sand dunes vegetation. The observational trail leading through the park has a longitudinal top in the southern part, where the viewpoint is situated. This viewpoint offers an outstanding panoramic sea view for sunset admiration. Wooden playground is situated at the center of the park providing protection from the wind for various activities. Along the park path visitors can find various informational stands promoting interest in the unique seaside environment. The Baltic Sea coast is one of the most important areas for seasonal migration route of the eastern Atlantic. Park viewpoints are perfect places to observe bird migrations.

Author: Vainius Pilkauskas, Mantas Pilkauskas, Regimantas Pilkauskas
Photo: Andrius Pavelko