The Sand Drift Act of 1857 allowed the state to buy or expropriate areas of sand drift, and a further Act in 1857 allowed the purchase of areas adjacent to the drifts. Dune grasses and conifers were planted to stabilize the sands and these plantations became common after 1880.
The Sand Drift Act of 1857 granted the state authority to acquire or seize areas of sand drift, while a subsequent Act in 1857 permitted the purchase of adjacent land. Dune grasses and conifers were planted to stabilize the sands, and these plantations became widespread after 1880.