National Parks

1
National Parks

• I know the location of National parks
• I know the purpose of National Parks
• I understand the landuse conflicts

2
Land area covered in national Parks

• England 8 parks cover 7 of land area
• Wales 3 parks cover 20 of land area
• Scotland parks cover 7.3 of land area
• Complete extension 2 sheet

3
Activity

• Look at extension 3
• You will research Loch Lomond National park to
  find out what conflicts are found in the park

4
Some examples of Conflict

• Conflict between different types of recreational
  activities can occur
• for example motorised activity can result in
  emissions from engines, fuel spillages and
  pollution from sewage if discharged directly into
  the water.
• Inappropriate or anti social behaviour can also
  affect other visitors

5
Pollok park

• Example of conflict in a park would be the recent
  development of GO APE facility
• What are the arguments for and against
  development in a national park

http//www.savepollokpark.com/
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Activity

• In pairs research the arguments for and against
  development in Loch Lomond park
• Present your ideas to the class e.g. poster,
  Powerpoint, roleplay, webpage etc