Countryside

Question 1

How many of each protected area

Answer 1

8 AONbs
47 national nature reserves
43 special areas of connservatiom 
0 national parks 
440 aSSIs

Question 2

AONB planning control

Answer 2

Conserve or enhance the natural beauty

To provide enjoyment by the public
To maintain public access

Question 3

ASSI protection

Answer 3

Land owners can enter management which might include some restrictions

Protect some form of geologically or biological significant area

Question 4

Arguments for having a national park

Answer 4

E(Potential 2-4 million in funding)
E( employment opportunity)
En( will be landscape and heritage protection and maintenance of biodiversity)

Question 5

Arguments against

Answer 5

Increase in no. Of second homes increased house prices and rates
Farmers fear their practices would be compromised and restrict their opportunities
Increase in traffic congestion - noise and pollution
Disrupt habitats

Question 6

Evaluation

Answer 6

Soil and hillside erosion - walking,biking.

Damage to farmland- walkers might leave gates open and livestock can be scared

Question 7

Further evaluation

Answer 7

More traffic blocked roads etc

Management strategy cycles routes would be developed or local transport links