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    "title": "Barrier Beaches: Special Management Problems",
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    "abstract": "This article examines the complex challenges faced by the National Park Service in managing barrier beaches, unique coastal landforms that are ecologically dynamic, geographically fragile, and politically contested. Godfrey explores the natural processes that shape barrier beaches, including their constant reshaping by wind, tides, and storms, and emphasizes the critical ecological roles they play for wildlife and estuarine systems. The article discusses the historical and ongoing human impacts on these areas, such as development, recreation, and vehicle use, and highlights conflicts between traditional land uses and conservation goals. Management dilemmas are compounded by the unpredictable and rapidly changing nature of barrier environments, limited accessibility, and external pollutants. Godfrey argues for a science-based, site-specific approach to managing these coastal systems, stressing the need for ecological research, adaptive policies, and public education. He concludes that while some areas may be best left to natural processes, others require difficult compromises to balance preservation with human use.",
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            "first_name": "Paul",
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    "date_published": "1982-10-01T07:00:00Z",
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