Rural land use conflicts

Question 1

Narrow Road Congestion

Answer 1

Traffic congestion on narrow roads such as Kingussie lead to high levels or air and noise pollution

Question 2

Tourists parking

Answer 2

Tourists park on grass verges, leading to erosion

Question 3

Tourists wandering off footpaths

Answer 3

Tourists wander off footpaths which widens them

Question 4

Climbing over stone walls

Answer 4

Stone walls can be damaged by people climbing over them

Question 5

Litter eaten by animals

Answer 5

Litter eaten by wildlife or livestock can harm or kill them

Question 6

Tourists leaving gates open

Answer 6

Tourists leave gates open which can cause farm animals to escape

Question 7

Dogs off leads

Answer 7

Dogs off leads can worry sheep, leading to miscarrages. This reduces the farmers income due to vet bills

Question 8

Tourists buying second homes

Answer 8

Tourists buy second homes which puts the prices up for locals, leading to rural depopulation which can reduce the demand for local services which would then close