Land Use Conflicts

A Case Study of The Yorkshire Dales

National Park

What are Land Use Conflicts?

• Land use conflicts arise when users of the land do not agree on how it should be used

• N.B. It takes at least two ‘sides’ to have a conflict

• Questions on land use conflicts will ask you to state :

a) What actual conflicts arise between these groups?

b) How can these conflicts be resolved?

Who use the Land In the Dales?

Tourists Farmers

Quarrymen

Conservation Groups

Local Residents

Farming

Pastoral farming

Mainly hill sheep and beef cattle

Tourism

Tourism : What are the attractions?

Scenery

Gordale Scar

Malham Cove

Outdoor recreation

Peaceful relaxation

‘Pretty Dales villages

Quarrying

Horton Quarry : high grade limestone

Local People

Homeowner

Pub landlord

Shopkeeper

Environmental Protection

Many agencies have interests in the Yorkshire dales

Examples of Conflicts

But can you specify the conflict ?

Tourists v Locals

Malham : ‘overflow’ parking

Farmers v Tourists

Difficulties in moving stock

Farmers v Tourists

Problems at lambing time

Quarrymen v conservation

Limestone is a non-renewable resource

Quarrymen v local people

Noise and dust pollution

Tourists v locals

Congestion

Footpath erosion

Recreation v Conservation

Climbers

Examples of Solutions

Steps at Malham Cove

• built of local stone

• reduce erosion

• focus access and

reduce trespass

• ‘No climbing’ agreement between BMC and National Park

• Protects nesting birds in spring

Farmers enlisted in conservation schemes

Quarry Case Study

Dust washed off all vehicles leaving quarry

Lorries all covered to reduce dust pollution

Use of rail to reduce heavy traffic on roads

Tree planting on perimeter

Quarry buildings relocated in floor of

quarry

Remember!

• What are the range of land uses?

• What conflicts may arise?

• Give examples of actual conflicts

• How can the conflicts be resolved?

• Assess the effectiveness of the solutions