Rural land use Flashcards
1
Q
Why is commercial forestry suited to glaciated uplands
A
Soils, space, relief
2
Q
Explain space for forestry
A
Sparsely populated landscape makes space for forestry
3
Q
Why is hill sheep farming suited to glaciated uplands
A
Climate, no heavy machinery, relief
4
Q
Conflicts between forestry and recreation tourism
A
Dangerous timber Lorries, reduced access, during felling operations, reduce biodiversity, unsightly scars left behind, fire risk
5
Q
Management strategies for forestry and recreation and tourism
A
Space out trees to increase biodiversity, designated campfire/bbq areas, schedule logging activities during times when tourist traffic is minimal to reduce congestion
