Transcript Land use Conflicts in the Yorkshire Dales

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?
Tourists
Farmers
Local Residents
Quarrymen
Conservation Groups
Farming
Pastoral farming
Mainly hill sheep and
beef cattle
Tourism : What are the attractions?
Scenery
Tourism
Malham Cove
Gordale Scar
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
Footpath erosion
Climbers
Examples of Solutions
Steps at Malham
Cove
• built of local stone
• reduce erosion
• focus access and
reduce trespass
• ‘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!
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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