New Forest Flashcards
1
Q
Location?
A
- SW Hampshire
- 7 miles from Southampton
- 13 miles from Bournmouth
2
Q
What year did it become a national park?
A
2005
3
Q
How many tourists arrive each year?
A
13.5 million
4
Q
How much money is generate from tourism every year?
A
£120 million
5
Q
How many jobs are created from tourism?
A
2500
6
Q
Why is New Forest attractive? (5)
A
- iconic ponies
- unique history
- tranquil open space
- recreation:walking, cycling, camping
- diversity of fauna and flora
7
Q
What are the 3 main honeypot sites?
A
- Brockenhurst
- Lyndhurst
- Sway
8
Q
What is a honeypot site?
A
An area which attracts a large number of tourists placing pressure on the enviroment
9
Q
How is New Forest managed? (8)
A
- carparks
- bike racks
- litter picking
- pony proof bins
- dragon teeth
- campsites
- museum
- ZONING
10
Q
What are some negative economic impacts of tourism in New Forest? (3)
A
- prices are raised for locals
- jobs are low paid and seasonal
- big businesses want to move it
11
Q
What are negative environmental impacts of tourism in New Forest? (3)
A
- litter could make ponies ill
- footpath erosion
- pollution as 96% use a car
12
Q
What are the negative social of tourism in New Forest? (3)
A
- local inhabitants can’t get around in summer
- young people move away due to high house prices
- local shops suffer as tourism is seasonal
13
Q
What is the Green Leaf Tourism scheme? (3)
A
- Landscape and Conservation
- Energy, Waste and Recycling
- New Forest Marquee Project
