8.3a - Conservation and development of UK National Parks

The first UK National Parks were set up in (a)   . There are now (b)   National Parks across the UK. They were set up in order to ​ (c)   areas of beautiful countryside , cultural (d)   , wildlife and (e)   .

• 1951
• 15
• heritage
• habitat
• protect

The National Parks aim for ​ (a)   development, balancing meeting the need of residents and visitors with conserving landscapes and habitats.

They have two statutory purposes:

1. 1. To ​ (b)   and enhance the natural ​ (c)   , wildlife and cultural heritage of the area.

2. 2. To promote opportunities for the understanding and ​ (d)   of the park's special qualities by the ​ (e)   .

• sustainable
• conserve
• beauty
• enjoyment
• public

Identify the National Parks in Scotland.

a

b

Cairngorms

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs

Identify the National Parks in Wales.

a

b

c

Pembrokeshire Coast

Snowdonia

Brecon Beacons

Identify some of the National Parks in England

a

b

c

d

e

Lake District

Broads

New Forest

Peak District

Dartmoor

Match the impact of development of UK National Parks with the explanation.

• Job creation

• These become dangerous to use, as a result money needs to be spent repairing them.

• Footpath erosion

• This will benefit someone wanting to leave the area, however it will restrict opportunities for local first-time buyers.

• House prices increase.

• Locals will benefit from increase income, however many jobs are seasonal and low-paid.

• Traffic congestion

• As a result locals can be late to work.

Match the approach to conservation and development of National Parks with the explanation.

• Planning Laws

• They have been created away from fragile areas which prevents additional trampling and degradation. This should result in most of the National Park being left natural as visitors are kept to certain areas.

• Protecting Trees

• Any works on them needs permission, preventing  change to the environment. This can be a nuisance for people who live in the National Parks.

• Education

• Helps visitors understand the need for conservation. For example, information boards allow people to enjoy National Parks while appreciating the need for management

• Sustainable Transport

• For example bike hire and low-fare shuttle buses, to reduce, congestion,  air and noise pollution, therefore helping to conserve fragile ecosystems within the parks.

• Maintaining Footpaths

• This stops the demolition of properties that are not listed if they are within the National Park.  This is an advantage as it stops change, but can make life complicated for people who live in the park.