What issues might occur around this natural feature?

Case Study 5; Rural Conflict By the end of the lesson you will; 1)Have located Haytor 2)Have explained the different issues surrounding visitor numbers 3)Have explained the different solutions available to manage it it in the future 4)Have applied your new knowledge

Where is Haytor?

Case Study 5; Rural Conflict By the end of the lesson you will; 1)Have located Haytor 2)Have explained the different issues surrounding visitor numbers 3)Have explained the different solutions available to manage it it in the future 4)Have applied your new knowledge

An area under threat; Task 1.Study the following map of the local area 2.Describe and explain 3 different reasons why this area is at risk of being destroyed (5) 1.It has good access. This means that people from the surrounding areas can easily travel up 2.There are many places to park for people who have travelled up 3.It is close to other towns and vlllages such as Postbridge 4.There are lots of attractions in the area. This means that people may spend the day here

Erosion; Why is it an issue? Task 1 1.You need to study the following diagram 2.You need to recreate the diagram with as much detail as possible Task 2; Match up the labels to the correct section of diagram Good luck

Case Study 5; Rural Conflict By the end of the lesson you will; 1)Have located Haytor 2)Have explained the different issues surrounding visitor numbers 3)Have explained the different solutions available to manage it it in the future 4)Have applied your new knowledge

Causes and effect; Task 1.Around the room are a series of different facts 2.You need to divide these facts into the following catagories Cause of ErosionManagement method Extension Which management method do you think is the most effective? Explain your answer

Case Study 5; Rural Conflict By the end of the lesson you will; 1)Have located Haytor 2)Have explained the different issues surrounding visitor numbers 3)Have explained the different solutions available to manage it it in the future 4)Have applied your new knowledge

Applying your new knowledge; With reference to a named example, describe an area that has come under threat and explain the different ways that this area has been managed (7) Task You need to write the perfect marks scheme for each of the different levels How close can you get? LevelCriteria 1No named example / basic and descriptive facts/ no real information that is specific to the case study 2Named example included / some specific points included / basic description 3Named example / well explained points included / specific points and figures included

Applying your new knowledge; With reference to a named example, describe an area that has come under threat and explain the different ways that this area has been managed (7) Task Write the perfect answer Good luck LevelCriteria 1No named example / basic and descriptive facts/ no real information that is specific to the case study 2Named example included / some specific points included / basic description 3Named example / well explained points included / specific points and figures included

Applying your new knowledge; With reference to a named example, describe an area that has come under threat and explain the different ways that this area has been managed (7) Task You need to peer asses the work that has been written Write down 1 WWW and 2 EBI LevelCriteria 1No named example / basic and descriptive facts/ no real information that is specific to the case study 2Named example included / some specific points included / basic description 3Named example / well explained points included / specific points and figures included

Case Study 5; Rural Conflict By the end of the lesson you will; 1)Have located Haytor 2)Have explained the different issues surrounding visitor numbers 3)Have explained the different solutions available to manage it it in the future 4)Have applied your new knowledge

What have you learnt?

Path erosion Trampling, especially in extreme conditions, causes the mat of vegetation and roots to break up and expose the soil Trampling, by a variety of agents, at first causes a change in vegetation from taller plants e.g. gorse, heather and bracken, to shorter grasses. If the vegetation is not able to recover, then water run-off, combined with wind and frost begins to create gullies. Further trampling combined with water, wind and frost action soon enlarges the gully and exposes the rocks beneath the soil. As the path becomes muddy and difficult to follow, people avoid the gully and the trampled area widens

Trampling by walkers, climbers and livestock has exposed the soil around the base of the rocks The popularity of the path from Lower Haytor car park to Haytor granite quarry led to muddy impassable ground. Patches of bare earth have been restored with turf as well as reseeded with the Authority’s moorland grass seed mix. Some works have involved temporary diversions to allow vegetation to recover – accompanied by discreet signs explaining the reasons for the work and asking for people’s co- operation. Large granite boulders are used to block off grass parking areas in the winter when the ground is soft and more vulnerable to damage from tyres. This both protects the grass and reduces the number of people using the area. Paths running from the Lower Haytor car park to the Rocks suffered from both narrowing by gorse encroachment and increased erosion from water runoff. The route from the upper car park to the Rocks is used by thousands of visitors which created erosion gullies People have driven vehicles onto the open land causing damage around the car park and roadsides Low grassed banks have been created beside the roads and in car parks. Gorse clearance (burning and mowing) has been undertaken so as to widen or increase the number of paths and so spread the load of walkers walking between the two points. Problems caused by horses were successfully solved through negotiation with local horse riders, stable owners and the provision of an alternative route. The fence around the quarry attracts people and livestock causing changes to the surrounding vegetation and soil. A redesigned walks leaflet for the Haytor area now avoids the sensitive areas. he Ranger Service have the duty to maintain the Dartmoor Commons Byelaw (3) that restricts the use of motor vehicles and mountain bikes, both of which can cause damage leading to erosion. he information centre at Lower Haytor car park helps inform the general public. Well informed visitors are less likely to have a damaging impact on the moor.