Monday 27 February 2012

GCSE Lake District Case Study

1) In your book, using the links below, explain how each solution is helping to solve the problem. Aim to write a small paragraph on each.
Three management solutions:
- Fix the Fells (footpath erosion) http://www.fixthefells.co.uk/index/learning.htm
- Cross Lakes Shuttle/ Give the Driver a Break (traffic congestion) http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/index/visiting/outdoors/walking/givethedriverabreak-2.htm
http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/index/visiting/planningyourvisit/travelandtransport/crosslakes.htm
- Cut in second housing benefits and building affordable housing (second homes)http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/7072077.stm
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/8166331/Second-home-owners-could-lose-council-tax-breaks.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/6937611.stm