Land Use Flashcards
State the factors which often affect or limit the type of farming present.
- climate
- flatness/steepness of land
- fertility of underlying soil
State two forms of renewable energy.
- hydroelectric
- wind farms
State 5 different land uses.
- commercial forestry
- hydroelectric
- quarrying and mining
- tourism and recreation
- transport
- farming
- housing developments
Explain the conflicting land uses of farming.
Farming requires substantial areas of land and all other land uses, such as settlement, industry, forestry and reservoirs, obviously limit the amount of land available.
What conflicting land uses will pollution have?
Pollution will have a detrimental effect on crops and livestock.
What conflicting land uses does tourism have?
- road congestion and traffic fumes
- soil erosion, litter, pollution of rivers and lakes, dogs worrying sheep, leaving gates open and trespassing on farmland
- fire, damaged footpaths and litter in forestry.
Explain the role of National Park Authorities.
National Park Authorities help to ensure that Britains country side is protected and that conflicts caused by competing land uses are resolved.
Name some public voluntary bodies which have a major role in protecting and conserving the countryside.
- The National Trust
- The National Wildlife Trust
- The Countryside Commission
- Country Park Authorities
- Greenpeace
- Coastal Protection Agencies
Explain some of the ways that bodies conserve, protect and manage the problems in scenic areas under treat.
- raising awareness of environmental issues
- purchasing land in order to control the land use
- raising the profile of local issues over land use
- protesting in various ways
State the 5 land uses present in the Lake District.
- farming
- forestry
- industry
- water supply
- recreation and leisure/tourism
Explain farming in the Lake District.
- the area is unsuited to crop farming due to steep slopes making it nearly impossible to use machinery as well as high rainfall affecting growing season and soil fertility
- the only type if farming that is feasible is hill sheep farming, with cattle occasionally being raised on lower, less steep land.
Explain forestry in The Lake District.
- large plantations of coniferous forests are found in The Lake District
- this is well suited to this area of steep slopes, poor soils and relatively inhospitable climate
- the trees also protect the slopes from soil erosion.
Explain industry in The Lake District.
- due to the lack of flat land , little manufacturing has been attracting to the area
- the main type of industry is quarrying for granite and slate for roads and roofs
- limestone is also quarried
- however the number of quarries operating had been significantly reduced in recent years.
Explain water supply in The Lake District.
- The Lake District supplies Manchester with water
- the lakes are natural reservoirs in an area of high rainfall and are much more economic for Manchester to use than building artificial reservoirs would be
- the lakes supply up to 30% of the water needs of this part of Britain.
What recent developments in The Lake District are for tourists?
- extensions to hotels and leisure complexes
- timeshare complexes
- marinas
- cable cars/ski lifts
What has been done to make access The Lake District better?
Construction of motorways such as the M6.
Is The Lake District a National Park?
Yes
Explain the housing situation in The Lake District.
- housing is in short supply and house prices have increased dramatically
- much of the existing housing is now used for ‘second homes’, meaning that local people are forced out.
What negative impacts does tourism have on The Lake District?
- local businesses suffer due to lost trade when second homes are empty for much of the year
- pollution
- traffic congestion
- footpath erosion
- changes in the traditional rural character of many villages.
Name a land use conflict in The Lake District.
Tourism and farming.
Explain the conflict between farming and tourism in The Lake District.
- increased traffic congestion, due to tractors holding up traffic and heavy use of small rural roads by tourist traffic
- damage caused by tourists to farms, through leaving litter, trespassing in fields, increased population, gates left open, animals worried by family pets, etc
- farmers have sometimes blocked access to public footpaths
State some management strategies in place in The Lake District.
- green belt act
- National Park Authority
- National Trust
What kind of physical landscape is The Lake District?
Glaciated upland
Explain the role of the Greenbelt Act in The Lake District.
The Greenbelt Act is enforced to protect the area and conserve it against industrial and urban developments.
Explain what the partnerships between the National Park Authority, The National Trust and the tourist and hotel industries in The Lake District do.
Encourage sustainable tourism by;
- raising visitors’ awareness of responsible tourism
- raising money to restore and conserve the landscape
- ensuring that tourism and conservation work together to benefit the local community
How are developments controlled in The Lake District?
By strict planning laws.
What kind of physical landscape is The New Forest?
Coastal Landscape
What are the most popular recreation activities in The New Forest?
- walking
- cycling
- horse-riding
- visiting its tearooms and cafés
- sightseeing
State the 5 land uses in The New Forest.
- farming
- industry
- forestry
- tourism
- recreation and leisure
What are the estuaries of the Lymington and Beautieu Rivers in The New Forest centres for?
- sailing
- boat building
- boat repair
What is the main land use of The New Forest?
Toursim
State the land use conflicts present in The New Forest.
- tourism, port and ferry services and increased traffic congestion on environment
- fishing, water sports, marine archaeology vs onshore oilfield
Explain the conflict between tourism and environment in The New Forest.
- footpath erosion
- increased demand for land for car parks and other amenities
- threats to wildlife habitats
- greater risk of marine pollution
State some of the management strategies present in The New Forest.
- New Forest 2000 (outlining the strategy for sustaining and improving the quality of the environment)
- Recreation Management Strategy (RMS)(set up to plan the management of outdoor recreation)
Why does the coastline need to be managed in The New Forest?
- to sustain human activities in the face of the threat of marine erosion
- to preserve coasts for conservation reasons
- to protect coasts from uncontrollable development
What is the RMS trying to do in The New Forest?
- reduce pollution levels
- protect the areas of scenic beauty
- improve the appearance of the coast
- maintain the economy
- protect the coastline
- educate the public
- conserve features of historic and archaeological interest.
