3.4.9

Conflicts in Glacial Landscapes

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Conflicts in Glacial Landscapes

Economic activity in glacial landscapes leads to conflicts over the common economic land uses.

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Conflicts over farming

  • Farming could lead to increased flooding. If trees are cleared to allow cows or sheep to graze, then surface runoff will increase.
  • Conservationists believe that natural environments should be preserved.
  • Tourists, walkers, and climbers can walk on private land (owned by farmers or individuals).
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Conflicts over tourism

  • Conservationists are not happy about the development of the infrastructure that comes with the tourism industry.
    • In the Lake District, there was controversy in 2019 over 4x4 vehicles driving through natural areas of the environment.
  • Tourists can damage fences, pick living plants, trample over crops, and scare livestock.
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Conflicts over forestry

  • Deforestation must happen in order to harvest trees. This practice damages habitats.
  • Deforestation can lead to more flooding and surface runoff.
  • Evergreen forests support less biodiversity than mixed woodland. As a result, tourists may be less attracted to the area.
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Conflicts over quarrying

  • Quarrying destroys habitats, and so this activity is strongly disliked by conservationists.
  • Open mines can lead to scarring.
  • Often, small, local villages can be disturbed by the large transport vehicles collecting the minerals that are being mined. This can lead to noise pollution.
  • A mine may discourage a tourist from visiting.

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1The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1Natural Hazards

1.2Tectonic Hazards

1.3Weather Hazards

1.4Climate Change

2The Living World

3Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1The UK Physical Landscape

3.2Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3River Landscapes in the UK

3.4Glacial Landscapes in the UK

4Urban Issues & Challenges

5The Changing Economic World

6The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1Resource Management

6.2Food

6.3Water

6.4Energy

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