A Case Study of The Yorkshire Dales National Park 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? Farmers Tourists Local Residents Quarrymen Conservation Groups
Farming Pastoral farming Mainly hill sheep and beef cattle
Tourism : What are the attractions? Scenery Tourism 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 Tourists v Locals But can you specify the conflict ? 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
Recreation v Conservation Climbers Footpath erosion
Examples of Solutions Steps at Malham Cove built of local stone reduce erosion focus access and reduce trespass
Protects nesting birds in spring ‘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