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Tourism in Glacial Landscapes

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Impacts of Tourism in Glacial Landscapes

Millions of people visit glacial landscapes in the UK every year. This tourism has economic, social and environmental impacts:

Economic impacts

Economic impacts

  • Tourism is commonly the dominant industry in glacial landscapes. Tourists enjoy visiting ski resorts and mountains for hiking.
  • But, the jobs that tourism provides are often seasonal and don't pay well.
  • Demand for holiday homes drives up the price of property. This can force local people to move out of their home area.
  • Tourism also drives up the cost of living more generally.
Social impacts

Social impacts

  • Glacial landscapes are often isolated, with not much transport infrastructure. A small increase in the number of cars can lead to very large traffic jams.
  • Glacial landscapes are usually found in places without much parking...
  • Souvenir and gift shops could replace local greengrocers or bakeries if tourists are willing to pay higher prices.
Environmental impacts

Environmental impacts

  • Walkers erode footpaths and, over time, landscape scars can form.
  • Tourists bring more litter and noise pollution.
  • Heli-skiing in glaciers involves bringing helicopters to the glaciers and watersports can also disturb animals' habitats.
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The Challenge of Natural Hazards

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Natural Hazards

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Tectonic Hazards

1.3

Weather Hazards

1.4

Climate Change

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The Living World

2.1

Ecosystems

2.2

Tropical Rainforests

2.3

Hot Deserts

2.4

Tundra & Polar Environments

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Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1

The UK Physical Landscape

3.2

Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3

River Landscapes in the UK

3.4

Glacial Landscapes in the UK

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Urban Issues & Challenges

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The Changing Economic World

5.1

The Changing Economic World

5.2

Economic Development in the UK

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The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1

Resource Management

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Food

6.3

Water

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Energy

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