Sagarmatha National Park

Question 1

Threats from tourism (40,000 visitors per year)

Answer 1

-Sherpa overworked due to increasing numbers of visitors (Dangerous)

-Footpath erosion

Question 2

Impacts of climate change

Answer 2

-Glaciers retreating (Shrinking by 13%)

-Retreating detrimental for HEP and agriculture replying on meltwater

-Glacial outburst floods

Question 3

Impacts of deforestation

Answer 3

-Cut down for firewood etc..

-30% Nepal’s forest remains

-Disrupts water cycle, soil erosion, biodiversity

-Combatting with plant nurseries

Question 4

Management Strategies

Answer 4

-Plant nurseries for afforestation

-Using kerosene instead of firewood for cooking

-Banning ownership of goats to protect vegetation

-Limiting development e.g. Sanboche airport extension

Question 5

Protection Legislation (UNSECO)

Answer 5

-UNESCO World Heritage Site

-Preserves cultural and natural heritage

-However, relies on persuasive power not legal threats, so may make it less effective in some cases

-Also relies on government managing the site properly or it’s status may be taken away

Question 6

Syangboche Airport

Answer 6

-Locals and stakeholders in tourism e.g. local gov want it to be reopened due to economic reasons

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