Action plan for a UK national park to encourage tourists to visit the

area and Management strategies used to cope with the impact of

tourists

Yorkshire Dales
1. Reconstruction of footpaths using techniques such as pitching and repaving with
locally sourced rocks, making the paths more visually attractive and easier to walk
on.

2. Increased amount of plants and trees creating more scenery and natural beauty for
tourists to admire.

3. Creating a more suitable environment for other wild animals which will cultivate the
park and attract more tourists.

4. Providing better facilities for visitors (e.g. more toilets, an information centre, litter
bins and a larger car park with easier access to) which will encourage them to visit
and will ensure the N.P. stays clean and free of rubbish.

The management strategies used to combat the impacts of tourists range from conservation
work to planting woodland and making sure the environment is not destroyed.
The main focuses of the management plans are:

• Landscape

• Community and culture

• Access and recreation

• Understanding and enjoyment

• Nature conservation

• Historic environment

The aim is long-term aspiration for the National Park.

The landscape of the park will be maintained and strengthened through the ongoing interaction between
nature and the people who live and work there.
Communities will have opportunities to influence and develop local services that meet their needs yet help
to sustain the environment.

The development and management of access and recreation opportunities will involve local communities,
landowners, land managers and users. The Local Access Forum will provide advice and help to resolve
conflict, encourage responsible use and promote good practice.

People’s enjoyment will encourage them to find out more and play a part in the National Park’s
conservation.

Nature conservation work will focus on the habitats and species identified in the Local Biodiversity Action
Plan.

Conservation of the historic environment in the National Park will provide present and future generations
with sustainable and attractive environments.