Footpath Erosion in the Brecon Beacons

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Aerials of the area around Pen y Fan and Corn Ddu in the Brecon Beacons.

Aerials of the area around Pen y Fan and Corn Ddu in the Brecon Beacons National Park showing the effects of footpath erosion on the summit of Pen y Fan and highlighting issues around conservation and sustainable tourism. Footage without commentary.
From: News Stockshots
First Broadcast : 13 May 1997

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Environmental issues, Tourism

Keywords : Footpath erosion, Brecon Beacons National Park, Brecon Beacons, Pen y Fan, Corn Ddu, Sustainable tourism, Erosion, National Trust,

Notes : Can use to highlight conflicts in the National Parks - looking at footpath erosion v public access . Good aerials of Beacons - can find on maps. No language on commentary so can use in Welsh medium or English medium classrooms.

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