Impacts of Tourism in Swanage
Tourism has the potential to create impacts on the environment and
communities that it relies on to accommodate visitors. Its impacts are
mitigated by the long history of tourism activity. Communities have
become used to tourism activity, and management measures to limit some
areas of environmental damage have been implemented. Nevertheless,
some impacts are far ranging, and they are set out below:
* Inappropriate Development
An increase in visitors can lead to pressure for new developments to
serve and capitilise on their needs, eg. Caravan parks, visitor
centres, cafes, signs, car parks, and additional accommodation.
Problems can arise if these facilities are out of keeping with the
setting or when local residents feel they are an unnecessary addition
to the area.
* Overcrowding
Overcrowding can occur when the number of people at a particular site
or location exceeds the capacity of the place to handle them. This is
generally a seasonal problem.
* Wear and Tear
Visitors can cause physical damage to the coastal area without
realising it. Much of the damage is unintentional, such as at Lulworth
where the path between the Cove and Durdle Door is eroding due to the
volume of visitors using it through the summer months. In this case
the Weld Estate, Countryside Commission and Purbeck District Council
have joined together to pay for the path to be resurfaced, in order to
prevent further erosion. Elsewhere it is not always clear who should
shoulder the burden of repair and maintenance costs.
* Transport
Tourism is a major generator of traffic within Dorset. Whilst the
conurbation can be reached by public transport, elsewhere the main
form of travel is by car which is likely to continue for the
foreseeable future. Almost 80% of visitors use their cars to travel to
destinations once they reach the county.
* Traffic Congestion
In the peak summer months, congestion in the county can be a major
problem. Roads such as the A351 through Corfe Castle to Swanage and
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