Lake district: managing environments sustainably as a National park

Question 1

3 aims of national parks:

Answer 1

1. protect and conserve areas of countryside/landscape of national importance
2. promoting public access for recreation and leisure
3. allowing local economies to flourish

Question 2

annual grant from government

Answer 2

managed by NPA’s (national park authorities)

Question 3

restricts inappropriate development in the area

Answer 3

205, imposed a 5mph speed limit on Lake Windermere for boats-stopping noisy based recreational activities such as jet-skiing

Question 4

problem with the speed limit on windermere

Answer 4

people move their activites to other lakes where there are no restrictions=loss of tourism in the lake district

Question 5

use of zoning

Answer 5

more isolated areas in the NP are reserved as quiet eco-zones, while mass toursim is concentrated in more accessible areas e.g. Keswick, Windermere and Ambleside

Question 6

education

Answer 6

informs people of sustainable techniques that can be used to help protect/conserve environment. e.g. Brockhles provides a taster venue showcasing local foods and products demonstrating sustainable water and energy usage, and encouraging sustainable transport choices e.g. Drive Less See more Campaign