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• TITLE: Dynamics of Coastal Vegetation in Martinique: Methodological Contributions to a Spatio-Temporal Analysis Framework

  AUTHORS: Séverine Ely-Marius, Stéphane Sophie, Philippe Joseph, Yelji Abati

  KEYWORDS: Coastal Vegetation Dynamics, Sandy Beach Ecosystems, Spatio-Temporal Analysis, Ecological Succession, Dynamic State Mosaics, Tipping Points, Ecological Resilience, Disturbance Regime, Diachronic Analysis, Integrated Coastal Management, Anthropogenic Pressures, Regime Shifts, Ecotone Structure, Caribbean Coastal Ecosystems, Vegetation Monitoring, Adaptive Management, Ecological Restoration

  JOURNAL NAME: Natural Resources, Vol.16 No.13, December 29, 2025

  ABSTRACT: Plant communities on the sandy beaches of Martinique are subject to anthropogenic and abiotic disturbance. This study assesses disturbance regimes and the resulting diversity of ecotones by analysing floristic assemblages, historical orthophotography and field observations. The concepts of dynamic state mosaics and tipping points are used to interpret the evolutionary trajectories of these formations. The results reveal the coexistence of plant communities at different successional stages, influenced by past and present pressures. Interactions with adjacent agrosystems, informal uses, developed infrastructure and coastal erosion modulate the resilience of these communities, favouring the emergence of steep, progressive, mosaic ecotones. Underscoring the importance of integrated, adaptive management of coastal zones, the accumulation of disturbances beyond critical thresholds can lead to irreversible ecological change.