5.8 Rural Challenges And Opportunities Flashcards
What is an environmental effect on housing?
As pressure to build more houses grows more green space could be at risk - the green belt could be destroyed.
What is a social/economic effect on housing?
House prices increased so people are unable to afford homes.
What is an economic affect on healthcare?
People in the rural areas have a low weight so they might not be able to afford private healthcare
What is a social effect on healthcare?
An aging population requires more healthcare and special facilities. As there are fewer hospitals, they might be overcrowded.
What is a social effect on employment?
Increased use of technology in agriculture has decreased the number of workers needed. Finding alternative jobs can be a challenge.
What is a social effect on education?
Schools in some villages are closing because of the declining number of pupils. So the students have to travel longer to go to school.
Give examples of challenges in rural areas around London for housing.
- Houses are not very affordable and some areas a few houses.
- The demand for houses is high.
- Young people are going to be outpriced so they are pushed back.
Give an example of a challenge in rural areas around London for employment.
Primary and secondary jobs; agriculture has decreased because technology has increased - mechanisation.
What kind of issues does unemployment cause?
- Finding a new job
- People might have to re-mortgage.
For healthcare, what kind of issues does an aging population create?
There would need to be care homes and nursing homes.
What is diversification?
This is finding alternative ways to make money.
Why is the opportunity of Farm shops good?
- land can continue to be farmed
- Farm shops are doing very well around London because people are wealthier.
Why is the opportunity of Rural accommodation good?
- Farm barns can be turned into Airbnb’s wedding venues and the line can be used as a campsite.
- The land itself can still be used to farm.
Define the opportunity of farm visits and why it is good.
- Primary school visits - children can learn.
- Petting areas.
- Children’s rides .
- The land can still be used.
What other problems do some small rural areas face?
GP surgeries are threatened with closure.
Give an example of challenges in rural areas around London for schools.
As there are less people this results in the closure of schools.
Give examples of challenges in rural areas around London for transport.
- many elders don’t own cars they struggle to get to shops and healthcare
- Young people have to travel longer distances for school.
