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What you should know by the end of this lesson:
What you should know by the end of this lesson:
How different land users come into conflict with each other in a glaciated upland.
Land-Use Conflicts
Land-Use Conflicts
The conflict between land users does not mean people come to literal blows or have a fight. Look at the little person in pink... she is causing a land-use conflict...
We will come back to this image at the end to see if you can work out what the conflict is.
Categorising Conflicts
Think about a time you were in conflict or upset with someone…
Now think about the real reason why you were upset…
Conflicts normally arise between 2 different land users, when one group has upset the other.
This normally happens when:
•People lose money
•Have their time wasted
or
•Don’t have their expectations met
4307 Lochaber – highland and valley land use.flvConflicts normally arise between 2 different land users, when one group has upset the other.
So we also categorise our conflicts in this way.
What is the conflict here?
The gate has been left open, possibly by a walker, and the sheep have escaped. This could cost the farmer time or money as they try to recover their lost animals.
The conflict is between Farmers and Tourists
Key words you need to know:
Key words you need to know:
Copy these into your workbook:
Honey Pot: an area which is particularly popular with tourists
Footpath Erosion: continuous tramping of vegetation turning it to mud.
Noise Pollution: Excessive noise which creates an unpleasant feeling.
Holiday/Second Homes: Homes bought at a premium price to allow people to visit an area regularly.
There are lots of different ways which land users can come into conflict with each other. In most cases, these actually occur because of tourists or visitors to the area and the other land users.
Digital Workbook or paper Jotter Task
Look at the image below
There are 12 different conflicts between land users contained within the image
In your workbook categorise the conflicts under the 4 following headings:
Tourists vs Farmers
Tourists vs Tourists
Tourists vs Locals
Tourists vs Industry (Wind turbines, and Commercial Forestry heavy traffic)
Leave some space between each one, there might be more to add in later.
EXTRA!!
Which category would you add these extra conflicts which were not shown in the image above?
Increase in air pollution as there are more cars and traffic coming to the area
Areas may be closed for tree felling or for maintenance work and restrict access for walkers
Second homeowners from rich urban areas increase house prices so first-time buyers struggle
Services may close as second homeowners are not permanent residents and don't spend money in shops or use doctors.
Industry/quarrying creates air and noise pollution
Noisy activities like water skiing conflicts with those looking for peace such as sightseers or bathers
Check your answers
Check your answers
Tourists vs Farmers
Tourists vs Farmers
Walkers leaving gates open allowing animals to escape - Image Number 9
Dogs/kids chasing sheep upset the animals (sheep worrying) which could cause the animals to die - Image number 5
Stone walls damaged as people climb them - Image number 2
Farm animals on the road can slow down cars or cause traffic congestion - Image number 3
All these conflicts cost farmers time and money to fix
Tourists vs Locals
Tourists vs Locals
Tourism causes problems with increased litter - Image Number 4
Traffic congestion at peak periods - Image Number 11
Footpath erosion in popular walking areas - Image Number 8
Increase in air pollution
Second homeowners increase house prices so first-time buyers struggle
Services may close as second homeowners are not permanent residents
Tourists vs Tourists
Tourists vs Tourists
Noisy activities like water skiing conflicts with those looking for peace such as sightseers or bathers
Motorboats will scare away fish from anglers - Image Number 7
Tourists can accidentally or on purpose damage the environment by throwing stones or climbing trees - Image Number 6
Camp sites and campfires can cause pollution and spoil the scenery for other visitors - Image Number 1
Tourists vs Industry
Tourists vs Industry
A lot of people think wind turbines spoil the natural beauty of an area. - Image Number 10
May also restrict access for walkers
Industry/quarrying creates air and noise pollution
Heavy traffic on narrow roads – further congestion and damages road surface - Image Number 12
Remeber this pair?
Remeber this pair?
What conflict are they causing?
What conflict are they causing?
Footpath erosion as one of them is walking off the path which would make the footpath wider.
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