Land Use Conflicts A Case Study of The Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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Land Use Conflicts

A Case Study of The Yorkshire Dales

National Park

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What are Land Use Conflicts?

• Land use conflicts arise when users of the land do not agree on how it should be used

• N.B. It takes at least two ‘sides’ to have a conflict

• Questions on land use conflicts will ask you to state :

a) What actual conflicts arise between these groups?

b) How can these conflicts be resolved?

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Who use the Land In the Dales?

Tourists Farmers

Quarrymen

Conservation Groups

Local Residents

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Farming

Pastoral farming

Mainly hill sheep and beef cattle

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Tourism

Tourism : What are the attractions?

Scenery

Gordale Scar

Malham Cove

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Outdoor recreation

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Peaceful relaxation

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‘Pretty Dales villages

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Quarrying

Horton Quarry : high grade limestone

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Local People

Homeowner

Pub landlord

Shopkeeper

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Environmental Protection

Many agencies have interests in the Yorkshire dales

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Examples of Conflicts

But can you specify the conflict ?

Tourists v Locals

Malham : ‘overflow’ parking

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Farmers v Tourists

Difficulties in moving stock

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Farmers v Tourists

Problems at lambing time

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Quarrymen v conservation

Limestone is a non-renewable resource

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Quarrymen v local people

Noise and dust pollution

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Tourists v locals

Congestion

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Footpath erosion

Recreation v Conservation

Climbers

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Examples of Solutions

Steps at Malham Cove

• built of local stone

• reduce erosion

• focus access and

reduce trespass

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• ‘No climbing’ agreement between BMC and National Park

• Protects nesting birds in spring

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Farmers enlisted in conservation schemes

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Quarry Case Study

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Dust washed off all vehicles leaving quarry

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Lorries all covered to reduce dust pollution

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Use of rail to reduce heavy traffic on roads

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Tree planting on perimeter

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Quarry buildings relocated in floor of

quarry

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Remember!

• What are the range of land uses?

• What conflicts may arise?

• Give examples of actual conflicts

• How can the conflicts be resolved?

• Assess the effectiveness of the solutions