Land Use and Conflicts in the Countryside Flashcards
The Lake District
what are some of the land uses of the glaciated uplands (the lake district)
Tourism and Recreation, Farming, Renewable energy, Water storage and supply, Forestry, Industry, quarrying and mining
Conflict example between tourists and farmers
Tourists trespass on farmers land and may walk on fragile areas prone to erosion.
Tourists drop litter which is dangerous to livestock (e.g. sheep
Tourists leave gates open and animals escape. This can be dangerous if they find their way onto roads.
Tourists want access to farmers land. However, farmers often deny this access as tourists often erode areas and drop litter that is harmful to livestock
Tourists Vs Conservationists
Tourists erode existing footpaths and create tracks on hills. These are unsightly and are damaging to the environment. This is particularly obvious on Helvellyn and Scafell Pike
Water sports badly eroded the sides of Lake Windermere. Fast moving vessels can damage aquatic plants and animals. This causes sedimentation of the lack. This can kill aquatic plants and animals, damaging the lake ecosystems.
Tourists drop litter that is unsightly and dangerous to wildlife.
Tourists Vs Tourists
Some tourists go to the Lake District for the peace and quiet it offers. They may be disturbed by tourists who enjoying sightseeing from motorbikes and cars.
Noisy tourists may disturb birdwatchers and other tourists interested in looking at wildlife.
The noise from activities can disturb other tourists. Remember, the Lake District has the highest concentration of activity centres in the U.K
Tourists Vs Quarry Owners
As you are now aware, the Lake District attracts a large number of tourists each year.
Those tourists generate employment and income. However quarrying looks unsightly on the landscape.
The noise of heavy machinery and blasting can destroy the peace and tranquillity that many people are seeking when they visit this area.
Tourists Vs Locals
Large number of tourists arrive in the Lake District by car. This leads to congestion and access problems for local people trying to go about their day to day business. The towns of Windermere and Ambleside suffer from severe congestion in the summer months.
Tourists can be noisy when leaving attractions, pubs etc. and this can disturb people.
Tourists drop litter making the place look unattractive.
why is tourism necessary for the lake district
Tourists spend money in the Lake District, thus improving the economy of the area (£1.41 billion was generated from tourism in 2018, alone, in the Lake District).
With tourism comes employment in hotels, bars and tourist attractions (almost 14,000 people are employed in tourism in the National Park).
This decreases rural depopulation (particularly amongst younger age groups).
There is a knock-on effect. As more tourists use an area more local people are employed. Those local people now have more money to spend so more services such as leisure centres open. This benefits local people as well as tourists.
what are some solutions to the problem of congestion in the lake district caused by tourists
Tourists are encouraged to participate in park and ride schemes such as the one on the edge of Bowness-on-Windermere. Tourists park their cars on the edges of the town and can then either be bussed in or walk in thus reducing on-street parking that can aggravate congestion.
The National Park also encourages people to use public transport where possible to reduce the numbers of cars descending on areas during peak tourist times.
What is the main aim of information boards
Information boards in visitor centres and around key areas are posted in various tourist areas around the Lake District. The aim of those is to educate tourists on how to behave on farmland.
What have Info boards helped to reduce in the lake district
reduce damage to the soil as visitors know when and where they can walk
It has also helped reduce littering on farmland and thus the risk to livestock.
How does tourism benefit farmers
Many farmers are now subsidising their often poor incomes with extra money generated from tourism. This helps to improve their standard of living and makes them more tolerant of tourists.It can include turning barns into ‘bunk barns’ (cheap tourist accommodation), opening bed and breakfasts and opening their land up for camp sites and tourist activities.
what is a honeypot?
A honeypot is something or somewhere that will attract tourists to visit
give an example of a leisure honeypot
e.g. theme parks and water-sports centres.
give and example of a physical honeypot
e.g. Lakes and mountains.
give an example of a historical honeypot
Historical Honeypot – e.g. castles and stately homes
