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| an area of "beautiful countryside" which is protected so that it can be enjoyed now and in the future |
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| what are the mains aims of National Parks in the UK? (3) |
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to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area
to protect the interest of local people such as farmers
to give the public access to the area for recreation and tourism |
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| the Lake District was designated as a National Park in 1951 |
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| 15 e.g. Peak District, Dartmoor |
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outstanding scenery
-lakes e.g. Windermere, Ullswater and Wastwater (deepest)
-mountains e.g. Scafell Pike (highest) and Helvellyn
-deep valleys e.g. Langdale Valley
BIGGEST NATIONAL PARK IN ENGLAND |
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| aim of Lake District National Park Authority? (4) |
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to protect the natural and cultural environment as well as the traditional rural economy
to give public access to the area
to protect the environment
to resolve conflicts |
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from urban, northern England (via M6) e.g. Manchester, Merseyside
from parts of Scotland e.g. Glasgow |
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| over 8.5 million per year |
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| how does it affect the economy? (3) |
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visitors spend £1171 million per year
major boost to local economy
tourism provides 11,500 jobs |
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footpath erosion
trampling crops
leaving farm gates open
traffic congestion (93% of visitors come by car)
pollution
houses prices rise due to demand for second homes, prices locals out |
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Lake District NPA
-improves public transport e.g. Osprey Bus and Give the Driver a Break Scheme
-restricts the sale of some properties to local residents only
-makes tree preservation orders
-"fixing the fells" scheme to repair damaged footpaths |
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