Planning In Rural Env Flashcards
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Types of Rural Planning
AONB
ASSI
National Parks
AONB
Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty
ASSI
Area of Special Scientific Interest
Objectives of AONB
-conserve natural beauty or amenities of area
-conserve wildlife, historic objects and natural phenomena
-promote enjoyment to public
-provide or maintain public access
What do ASSI prevent
Loss of biodiversity and geodiversity
Size of ASSI
Usually small localised areas
Aims Of NP
- Conserve natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage
- Promote opportunities for understanding and enjoyment by public
If aims reached: must seek to foster the economic and social wellbeing of local communities within NP
Economic Arguments FOR NI having NP
•Potential £2-4million additional funding
•Direct employment of 30 people via National Parks Authority
•Incr opportunities for recreation and increased no. visitors
•incr visitor expenditure and employment associated w/ tourism, industry and countryside management
Social Arguments FOR Ni having NP
New regulations for housing and people living in these areas
Environmental Arguments FOR NI having NP
Landscape and built heritage protection
Maintenance in areas of biodiversity
Economic arguments AGAINST NI having NP
•Legislation might impact farming. Restrict opportunity for wealth generation
•Increased number of second homes
•Increase in house prices and rates
•Change to employment profile - tourism jobs low paid and seasonal
Social arguments AGAINST Ni NP
•conflict between tourism/recreation and landowners - access points not adequate
•Increase in traffic congestion with increase visitors
Environmental arguments against NI NP
Possible effects on landscape, biodiversity and built heritage unless careful management in place
-due to visitor numbers
NINP challenges to conservation
• Soil and Hillside Erosion heavy use of paths. Overgrazing by sheep
• Damage to wildlife
erosion and clearance of hedgerows destroy habitats. Litter can be a danger
• Damage to farmland
walkers may leave gates open
livestock scared or attacked by dogs
NINP Management strategy for conservation
Protecting Landscape
National Park Management Plan encourage land man. Systems within park. Heritage etc. Statutory pretection
Protecting Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Healthy soils and watercourses maintained in high risk areas
Enhanced partnerships with REPB and National Trust
NINP challenges to recreation
Congestion of Villages and Beauty spots
honeypots lead to overcrowded car parks, blocked roads and overstretched local resources
Effect of Recreational Activitys
some cause damage and create conflict
e.g speed boats noise pollution and conflict fishing swimming
NINP Management strategy recreation
Sustainable transport
cycle routes. sustainable local transport links into local towns/urban centres
Management of recreation
watersports limited, fishing controlled through involvement of fishing clubs. Motor sports limited to particular areas
traffic calming devices fitted to ‘green lanes’
NINP challenges to Tourism
Effect on local services
tourist services displace services for local population
house prices rise - demand for second homes and holiday cottages increase
pressure on services
tourists require new hotels, cottages and caravan parks - take up valuable living space
Improved sewage, electrical supplies, water supplies, phone lines and internet required
NINP management strategy tourism
sustainable tourism
Management Plan involves natural env, heritage assets, local culture and local infrastructure so that specific needs of visitors can be met
sustainable communities
aim is revenue from tourism allow sus development within local comm so small settlements can adapt to new challenges but still retain historic and cultural identity
