Cairngorms

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AS Level Geography (A2 Ecosystems) Mind Map on Cairngorms, created by katherine.crick on 12/06/2015.
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Cairngorms
  1. problems/challenges:
    1. fragile local economy
      1. local economy based on fragile sectors with low wages
        1. e.g. forestry, farming, hunting, wild game
          1. people living in the park have less money to spend on housing, energy and transport, negative multiplier effect
          2. tourism is disproportionate in terms of value and employment
            1. 1.4 million people visit per year
            2. 20% of the park's working pop. commute for work, 15% of the park's workers commute from elsewhere
            3. population
              1. population growth from 15,500 in 2003 to 17,000 in 2012
                1. younger generations move away to urban areas: decreases diversity of skills and workers
                  1. migration of people has slowed down ageing population
                    1. however, there is less inward migration in other areas due to lack of housing and job opportunities
                      1. led to increase in ageing population
                2. 4 main aims:
                  1. 1) conserve and enhance natural and cultural heritage
                    1. conserve the park's diverse forests, farmland, mountains, etc.
                      1. record and safeguard the archaeological evidence of previous generations for visitors
                        1. recognise cultures and traditions associated with the park to secure the future's cultural heritage
                        2. 2) promote sustainable use of natural resources
                          1. conserve and enhance the areas that produce high quality food, timber and wood-fuel
                            1. helps mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change
                            2. enhance the wildness as a special quality for visitors
                              1. the importance of natural systems will be better understood and managed to maintain healthy ecosystems
                            3. 3) promote understanding and enjoyment of qualities available to public
                              1. make the park a significant learning resource for school onwards: about special qualities, sustainability and management
                                1. promote sustainable tourism management, specifically the promotion of the park as a visitor destination, high quality facilities and visitor pressures on heritage.
                                  1. implementing and reviewing strategies for sustainable tourism
                                2. 4) promote sustainable economic and social development of area
                                  1. grow the economy of the park by:
                                    1. supporting diversity of businesses
                                      1. broadening the economic base into other sectors (e.g. renewable energy)
                                        1. supporting the use of land for small business
                                          1. provide more housing to meet demand
                                          2. fast and reliable IT and telecommunications, fast and safe transport links, wider range of employment opportunities
                                            1. attract workers and younger populations with diverse skills and interests
                                          3. achieve from 2012-2017
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