How do we use corries? The steep slopes and cold snowy winters attract skiers The lochs are a tourist attraction too Lochs can be used as reservoirs for Hydroelectric power (HEP) schemes

U-shaped valleys and people The very steep sides are difficult to farm and are often forested People can farm and build on the flat valley floor, but it is sometimes marshy The south-facing slopes are sunnier and warmer and used more than the north-facing slopes The dramatic scenery attracts many tourists throughout the year

Hanging valleys and people Waterfalls are a tourist attraction The force of the water at waterfalls can be used to make hydroelectricity

Land Uses in the Lake District

Land Use Conflicts The variety of different land uses inevitably causes disagreements Most of this conflict results from the mass influx of tourists to the region, especially during the summer months As there are so many different landowners and land users, many conflicts arise Management strategies are designed to minimise these conflicts

Tourists vs Farmers Problems Solutions Walkers leave gates open Farmers display 'keep gate closed' signs Dogs chase sheep Park rangers are employed to prevent problems by encouraging responsible tourism Stone walls are damaged Voluntary bodies, such as the National Trust, protect areas by buying land and buildings, and maintaining walls and footpaths Farmers may restrict access to walkers at certain times, eg lambing season Park rangers liaise with different land users to minimise problems Noise disturbs animals Visitor centre staff aim to educate the public about the 'Countryside Code/Outdoor Access Code'

Tourists vs locals Problems Solutions Increased litter National Parks have removed litter bins in the hope that people take their litter home Traffic congestion at peak times impedes locals going about their daily business One-way systems (Ambleside), pedestrianised areas (Keswick) and improved public transport have been introduced to reduce the effect of traffic congestion Footpath erosion results in visual pollution in popular walking areas, eg on the mountain Helvellyn National Park officers can build stone paths to reduce footpath erosion and put up signs to direct walkers along alternative routes More noise and air pollution from increased traffic Rail and bus services have been improved to reduce the number of cars in the national park Services may close as second home owners are not permanent residents Weekly vans providing services to small villages, eg mobile library