Human interaction with Glacial Landscapes

Human interaction with Glacial Landscapes

1. Tourism

   • Skiing resorts in Alpine areas
   • Developments can be eyesores
   • Ecosystem disruption
   • Brings employment to otherwise remote areas
   • Mountain climbing in the Lake District

2. Farming

   • Transition from woodland to moorland
   • Move from sheep farming to venison farming
   • Extensive agriculture

3. Forestry

   • Clearing land for agriculture
   • Commercial forestry
   • Timber for furniture and construction
   • Destroys forest ecosystems

4. Quarrying

   • Upland areas have more resistant rock
   • Low population means fewer dangers
   • Popular rock types
     • Lake District Slate
     • Pennies Limestone
     • Highlands Granite
   • Rock used for construction in lowland areas