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Chamonix: Geography Case Study [Unfinished]
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Chamonix: Geography Case Study [Unfinished]
Position
North West part of French Alps
At the foot of
Mont Blanc
Tourism
Income & Work
Impacts of tourism
Economic
Thriving Economy
Tourism all year round: demand for services (provides jobs)
Guide and Instructor Employment
Construction and Maintenance jobs
Shops and restaurants are tourist orientated (expensive for locals)
Environmental
Fragile Glacial Environment
Water needed for domestic use
Noise of machinery scares wildlife
Forest clearing for ski slopes erodes soil
Air/Noise Pollution
Increased avalanche risk
Increase in energy use
[SOCIAL LINK]
In 1999, 12 were killed
Social
Young people stay because of jobs
Improved services and transport links
Well lit streets (safer)
Clean and well maintained
Traditional way of life gone (people working in other areas of work)
Social make up changing
Many seasonal workers (2500)
Houses expensive
Conflict between groups of people
Responsible Tourism
Integrated Tourism
Educates and involves visitors and locals
About protection of
The alpine environment
Avalanche barriers
Avalanche awareness
Daily updates
Tourists aware of risks
Less likely to be killed
Free public transport
Reduces traffic
And CO2 emmisions
Low Emision Buses
Reduces CO2
Reduces Ozone layer damage
Solar Panels
Heat Water
Reduce energy use
Supporting Local Traditions
Maintaining rivers
Paths
And planting trees
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