Snowdon and Tourism

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Impact of tourism in the Snowdonia National Park.

Discussion on environmental conflict caused by tourism in the Snowdonia National Park. A look at erosion caused by walkers, waste management issues, pollution and other environmental issues. These problems still persist.
From: How Green Assault on Snowdon
First Broadcast : 27 February 1992

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11

Subject : Geography

Topic : Environmental issues, Hill farming, Sustainable development, Tourism

Keywords : Snowdonia, Snowdon, waste management, mountain walkers,

Notes : Use clip as an introduction to conflict in National Parks with reference to Snowdonia. Pupils could identify the negative effects of tourism and the factors leading to conflict. WJEC GCSE Geography - what factors account for the nature of tourism?

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