The most seaward, shifting chain of the dune system (sometimes several chains) – a natural extension to the embryonic shifting dunes (2110). Compared to the latter, there are more plants and they form patchy primary vegetation communities.
Shifting dunes can be found in the hinterland of sandy shores, especially on the islands of Western Estonia, on the coasts of Lääne County, Pärnu County, and Northern Estonia (near Nõva and Peraküla, on the Naissaar island, in Võsu and Narva-Jõesuu), and on the northern coast of Lake Peipsi.
Includes the habitat type 5111 (white dune site type) according to Paal.
Habitat group
Coastal habitats
Habitat status
Natura 2000 habitat