1 2 What’s the problem? 3 4

1 2 Impacts of tourism 3 4 Traffic Congestion and parking problems Footpath Erosion Impacts of tourism Farm gates left open & livestock disturbed 3 4 Litter

Describe the impacts of tourism in glaciated areas KEY IDEAS & QUESTIONS Describe the impacts of tourism in glaciated areas Suggest strategies to cope with the impact of tourists

3/4 Describe at least three impacts of tourism in glaciated areas. 5/6 Describe at least one example of social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism in glaciated areas. Suggest simple strategies to cope with the impact of tourists. 7+ Describe the full range of social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism in glaciated areas. Suggest a strategy to cope with the impact of tourists and explain how this will provide a solution in detail.

Income from tourism (e. g Income from tourism (e.g. car park revenue) is invested into the area to pay for improvements such as repairing footpaths, planting trees and conserving habitats. Lack of car parking spaces mean tourists often park on the side of the roads on grass verges. This damages vegetation. Tourism keeps local services going. Local buses and shops would have closed down if it wasn’t for the tourists. Locals are able to make use of these facilities. However, sometimes these facilities are closed in the winter months when tourist numbers are low. Tourism offers employment to local people who work in hotels, shops, cafes and other services. However, these jobs are often only during peak months and are low paid. Wildlife and farm livestock can be disturbed by the walkers and their dogs. Increased traffic causes problems as the country lanes are often narrow and winding. Congestion is common and there isn’t enough car parking available.

Tourism brings income to the area as people pay to stay in accommodation, eat in restaurants and access visitor attractions. Water sports like jet skiing and power boating create noise pollution. The waves created by the boats can erode the shoreline and fuel spills pollute the water in the lakes harming fish, birds and plants. Litter increases during the tourist season. Some tourists light bonfires or BBQ’s and this damages the ground. Wealthy people often buy holiday homes in these areas. This increases house prices in the area and means that local people cannot afford to buy a home in their area. The prices of goods and services in the area is often higher because tourists are willing to pay more. Footpath erosion is a problem due to the large numbers of walkers. Grass is destroyed and the exposed soil is washed away – this damages and scars the landscape.

Opinion Time Get a double page spread in your exercise book. Divide your it into 3 sections. Meet Molly and Dan – they live in Glacierville.

You are stuck in the middle. Can you resolve this heated debate? Molly argues that tourism is a good thing for Glacierville. Present a case for tourism in Molly’s Corner. Dan argues that tourism is a bad thing for Glacierville. Present a case against tourism in Dan’s Corner. You are stuck in the middle. What’s your case? Can you resolve this heated debate?

Which text structures might we use for this work?

on traffic congestion and parking problems

How are visitors being encouraged to use the bus instead of a car? 1 2 3 4 How are visitors being encouraged to use the bus instead of a car?

Design your business plan. You have been awarded a contract to operate a bus company in the Lake District. How will you get as many visitors on board as possible? Name your bus company. Design your business plan.

Ideas to maximise passenger numbers…

Describe the impacts of tourism in glaciated areas KEY IDEAS & QUESTIONS Describe the impacts of tourism in glaciated areas Suggest strategies to cope with the impact of tourists

3/4 Describe at least three impacts of tourism in glaciated areas. 5/6 Describe at least one example of social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism in glaciated areas. Suggest simple strategies to cope with the impact of tourists. 7+ Describe the full range of social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism in glaciated areas. Suggest a strategy to cope with the impact of tourists and explain how this will provide a solution in detail.

Facts about your bus company Plenary Facts about your bus company

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