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
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?
Who use the Land In the Dales?
Tourists Farmers
Quarrymen
Conservation Groups
Local Residents
Farming
Pastoral farming
Mainly hill sheep and beef cattle
Tourism
Tourism : What are the attractions?
Scenery
Gordale Scar
Malham Cove
Outdoor recreation
Peaceful relaxation
‘Pretty Dales villages
Quarrying
Horton Quarry : high grade limestone
Local People
Homeowner
Pub landlord
Shopkeeper
Environmental Protection
Many agencies have interests in the Yorkshire dales
Examples of Conflicts
But can you specify the conflict ?
Tourists v Locals
Malham : ‘overflow’ parking
Farmers v Tourists
Difficulties in moving stock
Farmers v Tourists
Problems at lambing time
Quarrymen v conservation
Limestone is a non-renewable resource
Quarrymen v local people
Noise and dust pollution
Tourists v locals
Congestion
Footpath erosion
Recreation v Conservation
Climbers
Examples of Solutions
Steps at Malham Cove
• built of local stone
• reduce erosion
• focus access and
reduce trespass
• ‘No climbing’ agreement between BMC and National Park
• Protects nesting birds in spring
Farmers enlisted in conservation schemes
Quarry Case Study
Dust washed off all vehicles leaving quarry
Lorries all covered to reduce dust pollution
Use of rail to reduce heavy traffic on roads
Tree planting on perimeter
Quarry buildings relocated in floor of
quarry
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