National parks By Stephen Fargher

Where are the national parks in the UK?

History of national parks The original use of national parks was mainly farming or for forestry. The main type of farming was sheep farming because of the relief of the land. The original use of national parks was mainly farming or for forestry. The main type of farming was sheep farming because of the relief of the land. In certain areas of national parks there was mineral deposits such as coal and copper so the area was mined. This brought money into the area initially and brought more people to the area for work. In certain areas of national parks there was mineral deposits such as coal and copper so the area was mined. This brought money into the area initially and brought more people to the area for work. In 1951 the peak district became Britain’s first national park. Now there are 14 national parks all over the UK. In 1951 the peak district became Britain’s first national park. Now there are 14 national parks all over the UK. Some national parks have reservoirs due to the relief of the land so some water points now take place. Some national parks have reservoirs due to the relief of the land so some water points now take place.

Scenery of some national parks

Facts The peak district was the first national park in the UK The peak district was the first national park in the UK Around 40,000 people live in the parks Around 40,000 people live in the parks The national parks cover a large area of 600 square miles with over 2000 km of public rights of way. The national parks cover a large area of 600 square miles with over 2000 km of public rights of way. The main economic use of the areas are tourism and mining and some sheep farming but tourism has become the main source of income. The main economic use of the areas are tourism and mining and some sheep farming but tourism has become the main source of income.

Attractions Walking Walking Sailing on lakes and also other water activities Sailing on lakes and also other water activities Rock climbing on the cliffs Rock climbing on the cliffs Cycle routes around the parks Cycle routes around the parks Camping areas Camping areas Mounting biking Mounting biking Small traditional pubs Small traditional pubs Shops Shops Scenery such as the beautiful landscape Scenery such as the beautiful landscape Some hotels Some hotels

Problems with tourism With all tourism there is a number of problems which is similar for all people. One of these is the amount of traffic coming to the national parks. This means more roads have to be built which will further damage the environment and the pollution which is also produces may affect some of the wildlife. One of these is the amount of traffic coming to the national parks. This means more roads have to be built which will further damage the environment and the pollution which is also produces may affect some of the wildlife. There is also a large problem of litter because many people who visit the area also produce litter because in a large area such as the peak district it is hard to have bins every where and to constantly empty them. There is also a large problem of litter because many people who visit the area also produce litter because in a large area such as the peak district it is hard to have bins every where and to constantly empty them. Climbing may result in loss of some wildlife such as birds that nest on the rock face Climbing may result in loss of some wildlife such as birds that nest on the rock face

Many people concentrate on the tourist areas so other small businesses might not get the income they need to sustain themselves. Many people concentrate on the tourist areas so other small businesses might not get the income they need to sustain themselves. Due to the large number of people walking along the parks many footpaths soil erosion may take place or people may damage the many plants if they stray off the pathways to explore the area further. Due to the large number of people walking along the parks many footpaths soil erosion may take place or people may damage the many plants if they stray off the pathways to explore the area further.

Ways in which to combat the problems Try to encourage more people to use public transport instead of there own cars. Try to encourage more people to use public transport instead of there own cars. To try and conserve the areas more, maybe by having fines for those who are caught damaging the environment. To try and conserve the areas more, maybe by having fines for those who are caught damaging the environment. To look after the local people so they don’t feel alienated in there own home area To look after the local people so they don’t feel alienated in there own home area To try and encourage people to take an interest in local traditional and to try to get them to go into the small shops To try and encourage people to take an interest in local traditional and to try to get them to go into the small shops

Try to encourage people to stay longer by having a number of hotels and maybe some cafes. Try to encourage people to stay longer by having a number of hotels and maybe some cafes. Encourage people to visit all year round not just in the summer when the weather is nice. The scenery is often nice when covered in snow Encourage people to visit all year round not just in the summer when the weather is nice. The scenery is often nice when covered in snow Try to get people to get the most out of there existing resources instead of relying on tourism for income Try to get people to get the most out of there existing resources instead of relying on tourism for income Better advertisement of some of the national parks Better advertisement of some of the national parks