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National Parks
Loch LomondCaringorms
Aims
For any named Upland Glaciated area or a National Park
Describe the environmental/land use conflicts which may arise.
Describe how these conflicts are solved by the National Park Authority
Back ground – National Parks
1950s A decade of new National Parks for the nationThe first ten National Parks are designated starting with the Peak District in 1951. By the end of the decade the Lake District, Snowdonia, Dartmoor, Pembrokeshire Coast, North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, Exmoor, Northumberland and Brecon Beacons National Parks have been established.
This 1995 National Park Authorities become independent bodies within local government.
2005 New additions to the familyThe new millennium brings two Scottish National Parks – Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, created by the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000. In 2005, the New Forest finally joins the National Park ‘family’.
The UK National Parks
Order of National Parks designation Peak District - 1951 Lake District - 1951 Snowdonia - 1951 Dartmoor - 1951 Pembrokeshire Coast - 1952 North York Moors - 1952 Yorkshire Dales - 1954 Exmoor - 1954 Northumberland - 1956 Brecon Beacons - 1957 The Broads - 1989 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs - 2002 Cairngorms - 2003 The New Forest - 2005
Why is there a need for national parks?
Increased affluence of the population.
Greater leisure time. Improvements in personal mobility. Global communications. Increasing population – urban
sprawl. Changing tourism.
What do National Parks do?
The National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 sets out the four aims of National Parks in Scotland. These are:
To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage
To promote the sustainable use of the natural resources of the area
To promote understanding and enjoyment (including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of the special qualities of the area by the public; and
To promote sustainable social and economic development of the communities of the area.
The Cairngorms – Conservation!!
4 of Scotland’s highest mountains. One of Europe’s last wilderness areas. Unique arctic and alpine species. Ospreys and Golden Eagles. Home to 25% of UK’s threatened bird,
animal and plant species. Various designations, SSSI, NSA’s. Finest collection of glacial landforms in
UK. Rich Cultural Heritage.
The Cairngorms – Under Pressure
Large increases in visitor numbers all year round.
Has resulted in conflicts between those wanting to expand tourism and those wanting to conserve the area.
Winter Sports
Demand for better ski infrastructure V’s visual and environmental impact.
Solution Funicular Railway. Visitor
management plan.
For Against
40% business’s rely on tourism
Visual impact
Skiers bring in £12 million
Intrusion on wilderness
350 local jobs Walkers, Climbers, Cross country skiers.
Less rural depopulation
All year round tourism
Loch Lomond National Park
Loch Lomond – Conservation? More than 70% of Scotland's population live less
than an hour's travel time from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs.
720 sq miles (1,865 sq km) of some of the finest scenery in Scotland.
There are 20 Munros (mountains above 3,000ft) in the Park and the highest is Ben More at 1,174m.
There are 22 larger lochs, with numerous smaller lochs and lochans.
About 50 rivers and large burns. Ospreys and Golden Eagles.
Tourist related ConflictsLocal Residents Environmentalists/National Park
AuthorityFarmers Tourists
Tourists
Local Residents Environmentalists/National Park Authority
Farmers Tourists
Tourists Litter especially in Luss, on beaches and on the islands.
Traffic Related issues (Luss) Inconsiderate parking. Noise and pollution.
Rising House Prices
Seasonal Tourism
Trespassing – Luss
Anti Social Behaviour – Luss
Litter
Footpath erosion – West Highland Way, Ben Lomond.
Increasing access to fragile environments especially the islands.
Camp Fires.
Trespassing irresponsibly.
Gates open
Leaving Litter.
Scaring animals especially pregnant sheep.
Active versus passive tourists.
Mountain bikers versus walkers.
Water based conflicts
Jet Skiers Water Skiers Canoeists
Kayakers Fishermen Ferry’s
Speed Boats Swimmers Cruise Boats
Sea Plane Sailing Dinghy's
Divers
Jet Skiers Water Skiers Canoeists
Kayakers Fishermen Ferry’s
Speed Boats Swimmers Cruise Boats
Sea Plane Sailing Dinghy's
Divers
Solutions
Large car park at Luss NPA – Bye Laws Ranger service – empty bins twice daily in
Luss. No bins provided on beaches. Education. Interpretation boards. Creation of Honey pots – Luss and Balloch. Loch Lomond Shores visitor centre. Affordable Housing.