Lake District case study Flashcards
how wide have paths become
from 2m to 12m
what is the cost of a 300m pathway
£45,000
how many tourists does the lake district attract a year
16 million
what does Fix the Fells do and how many years ago was it launched
20 years ago and it repairs “unsightly scars”
an example of an “unsightly scar”
30m wide gullies measuring 4m deep
how much money has the National Trust spent in the past 20 years on erosion scars
£10 million
how much more money was needed to protect the landscape over the next decade
£5 million
how is erosion affecting wildlife
sediment collected is washed into lakes and rivers reducing breeding habitats for fish to lay eggs.
As well as reducing the variety of plants and insects which means the area will attract fewer birds
how many miles of footpaths are there
2000
how many jobs does tourism provide
16,000
