A Traditional Sheep Farm

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Discussion on problems associated with sheep farming on Snowdon.

A look at the location of a sheep farm in Snowdonia, identifying the physical factors affecting hill farming, followed by a discussion on problems associated with sheep farming on Snowdon - overgrazing, erosion and loss of habitat.
From: How Green Assault on Snowdon
First Broadcast : 27 February 1992

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Hill farming

Keywords : Sheep farming in Snowdonia

Notes : Can use clip as an introduction to sheep farming . What are the major factors influencing the location of hill farms? List the main features of Snowdonia identified in the clip.


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