The Impact of Tourism on North York Moors National Park
In this study I will investigate the impact of tourism on two honeypot
sites in the North York Moors National Park. I will also investigate
whether or not tourism in the area is sustainable.
Background Information
National Parks are areas of beautiful and relatively wild countryside.
In 1949 ten national parks were set up by an act of parliament. They
were chosen because of their beauty and popularity. There are
currently 12 National Parks in England and Wales. Its own National
Park authority manages each National Park, however they don't own it.
The National Parks have lots of different owners, mainly farmers. Also
National Trust, Forestry Commission, Water Companies, Ministry of
Defence and County Councils own them as well. National Parks are not
parks, as the public are not allowed to wander where they like. Also
they are not national, as they are not owned by the nation. There are
many types of landscapes in the national parks, such as, coastal in
Scarborough, upland areas in Brecon Beacons, woodlands in the New
Forest and wetlands in the Norfolk Broads. There are many conflicts in
the National Parks. An example is that if there is people that want to
fish then water skiers will disturb them.
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Honeypots are places of attractive scenery, or of historic interest,
to which tourists swarm in large numbers. Usually in Honeypots there
are lots of problems caused by the tourists. Honeypots are usually
busy because of good road access, also because people have more
leisure time due to shorter working weeks part time jobs and earlier
retirement. Another reason is that people have longer and paid
holidays and there are usually lots of campsites and caravan parks
near to the Honeypots.
Car park at Lealholm
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Tourism can be good for the area but it can also be bad. Some
advantages are that the tourists will bring in money to the local
shops, which in turn creates employment. On the other hand there are
To what extent will a rise in tourist numbers have a positive effect on the Castleton area’
Nature reserves are not just for wildlife but they are also places for people to experience the wildlife and give people the chance to study and learn about them or to enjoy them and the contact they provide with nature. The reserve is home to 600 different types of flowering plants as well ... ... middle of paper ... ... s three and assists five additional Tourist Information Centres (TIC'S), · Produces and distributes 80,000 copies of the South Devon Destination Guide, · Undertakes a national advertising campaign to promote the Guide, · Distributes the South Devon Destination Guide to TICs across the UK and to individual enquirers, · Funds and maintains the area's tourism website, · Has produced a district tourism strategy, hypothesis.
The number visiting has increased with the completion of the new A55 Expressway, which reduced the travelling time from Liverpool to Betws-y-Coed to less than one hour, thus meaning an increase in day visitors who are looking for a tranquil break from their bustling urban lives. The A55 Express... ... middle of paper ... ... -y-Coed To determine visitor opinion on the drawbacks of tourism in Betws-y-Coed, and also how successful the honeypot is at controlling tourism. I asked five visitors the following two questions, "What problems do you feel tourism brings to the area?"
The Management of Tourism at Hengistbury Head Introduction = == == == ==
National Parks Service. "NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION." National Register Publications. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/bulletins/nrb15/nrb15_2.htm (accessed February 14, 2014).
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.
There should be no man made machinery operating in the park unless absolutely necessary. The creation of the National Park Service is to preserve wilderness in a way that gives people the opportunity to experience nature in all its wonder. It was never intended to create amusement parks where people never leave the safety of the modern age and look at the natural world through glass. Being completely enveloped in nature has many benefits, from physical such as lowering blood pressure, to psychological in boosting moods. According to Tyler Tapps in Parks & Recreation: “Recent research indicates that outdoor activity is associated with positive mental and physical benefits, including increased cardiovascular function, decreased stress levels, and reduced blood pressure” (Tapps). Abbey understood this, as did many Americans. Today however the number of people willing to immerse themselves in the nations parks is decreasing. In Desert Solitaire, abbey puts it this way: “A man on foot, on horseback or on a bicycle will see more, feel more, enjoy more in one mile than the motorized tourist can in a hundred miles” (Abbey). Today many members of the younger generation have lost that sense of joy and wonder in the outdoor setting. This change would bring back the love of nature in this
The National Park Service is a United States federal government agency that manages all of the United States national parks and many national monuments. In addition to the parks and monuments the National Park Service manages other conservation and historical properties throughout the country. The National Park Service is tasked with preserving the historical and ecological integrity of the properties it is in charge of managing, as well as making sure these properties are available for full public use.
... This example shows how there are two sides to the story and this can
The more than four hundred locations that are currently recognized as national parks have been set aside because they are considered special places of beauty, character, or uniqueness. Whether visitors come from the natural state or the concrete jungle, the magnificent aesthetics of these sites can cause anyone to be astonished. As they ponder on the wonderful landscapes and the closeness to the wilderness, their souls are nourished. Some people acknowledge the planet or the creator, but all appreciate the splendor of biodiversity and gain a new understanding of it. According to Frye and Nuest, “watching other species and interacting with them helps [people] better understand and appreciate [their] place among them and [their] obligations to other living creatures and the same planetary environment that sustain both [their and the lives of other species]” (54). Furthermore, since these sites have been carefully preserved, they have undergone very little physical or geological change in centuries. The NPS claimed through its website that “by preserving biodiversity, [they] also ensure that future citizens, artists, and explorers of science experience [America’s] lands as the founders of the parks did long ago.” National parks allow visitors to relive scenes from the past and appreciate the nation’s history as expressed in these iconic sites. However,
“… It is apparent, then, that we cannot decide the question of development versus preservation by a simple referral to holy writ or an attempt to guess the intention of the founding fathers; we must make up our own minds and decide for ourselves what the national parks should be and what purpose they should serve.”-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
Tourism impacts can be generally classified into seven categories with each having both positive and negative impacts. These impacts include; economic, environmental, social and cultural, crowding and congestion, taxes, and community attitude. It is essential for a balance on array of impacts that may either positively or negatively affect the resident communities. Different groups are concerned about different tourism impacts that affect them in one way or another. Tourism’s benefits can be increased by use of specific plans and actions. These can also lead to decrease in the gravity of negative impacts. Communities will not experience every impact but instead this will depend on particular natural resources, development, or spatial patterns (Glen 1999).
Determining the Importance of Tourism on the Settlement of Haworth Aim: To Determine the Importance of tourism on the settlement of Haworth. [IMAGE] Haworthis a small village not far from Bradfordin West Yorkshire. Situated above the WorthValleyamid the bleak Pennine moors, Haworthis internationally famous for its connection with the Bronte sisters. Haworthis one of the main attractions in Yorkshireand has been for some time.
Millions of people every year experience the natural environment and the size of this movement gets disturbed or damaged inevitably visited the site. This damage to the tourist, while directly or indirectly attributable to their activities, whether the actual behavior that is responsible for the major negative effects on natural activities and related such as the construction and development of infrastructure and facilities are often unclear (Deng et al., 2002).
Tourism's economic benefits are advertised by the industry for a sum of reasons. The idea of tourism's economic significance gives the industry a much greater respect among the business municipal, public officials, and the public in general. This often translates into decisions to tourism.