Tourism in the New Forest - Case Study

Question 1

Location of New Forest

Answer 1

South of England in Hampshire. 5km North East of Bournemouth. 10km South West of Southampton.

Question 2

Tourism

Answer 2

An industry based on people visiting areas away from their homes for business or pleasure.

Question 3

National Park

Answer 3

An area of outstanding natural beauty where human activity is controlled.

Question 4

Honeypot site

Answer 4

An area which attracts an exceptionally high number of visitors.

Question 5

Conflict

Answer 5

A disagreement between two or more people or groups.

Question 6

Interest group

Answer 6

People who have common goals, ideals and priorities e.g. environmentalists, locals or business owners.

Question 7

Economic activity

Answer 7

Anything which makes money and/or creates jobs e.g. tourism

Question 8

Commuter

Answer 8

Someone who regularly travels to work.

Question 9

Tourism in New Forest key facts

Answer 9

More visitors per square km than any other National Park. Leisure and tourism is the 2nd largest income generating economic activity in the world. Total income from visiting spending estimated to be £107.6million per year. Tourism there supports 2451 jobs. 15 million people live 90 minutes drive away.

Question 10

Specific interest groups in the New Forest

Answer 10

Locals
Tourists
Tour bus drivers
Environmentalists 
Walkers 
Commuters 
Cyclists 
Bed and breakfast owners

Question 11

Conflict between commuters and tourists in the New Forest

Answer 11

Commuters want efficient travel from home to work with minimum delays. 96% of tourists drive in, creating congestion. Tourists cycling and walking on road causes delays. Tour buses will use the road, creating congestion.