4b.12C Flashcards
4B.12A
A study of the contrasting ways in which different
demographic and ethnic groups view a rural living space and the impact of national and local strategies on a rural area (🌎 Lake District Rural Revival Partnerships).
State two challenges to rural areas
- Rural areas, by definition, suffer from lack of transport connections.
= Rural communities often depends on agriculture – typically they earn considerably less per head than urban populations - deprivation creates long-term challenges to families, often including a lack of hope
Desribe services in rural areas
- Often an area lacks a threshold population.
- However: piggybacking new services to existing (Voluntary Action groups in the Northern Fells, via Health Centres) /
Small scale action (e.g. mini bus services / Lend a Hand) can tackle specific needs
Describe environmental conservation
The countryside faces threats, from more modern agricultural practices and aspects of tourism.
What is the overall aim of the Lake District Rural Revival Partnerships
Protection of heritage
Most rural communities have important natural and historic heritage which is important at a national and sometimes international level. It often provides a resources in the context of tourism.
Describe infrastructure importance
- Access to modern infrastructure is vital to ensure a high quality of life, as well as easy access to information and the outside world.
- However: the Benefits Advice Service raises awareness of entitlements and assist people in their claims.
Describe affordable housing presence in rural areas
Access to a home remains difficult for many due to highly restrictive building policies. Therefore young adults leave for more suburban and urban areas. The lack of hope continues to grow.
However: Youth Development projects aim to equip young people with appropriate life skills.
what are all this flashcards based on
Lake District Rural Revival Partnerships
Ref to R6 for more basic facts on the lake district scheme
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