National Parks are Peoples Homes
People live and thrive within National Parks. They raise families, build homes, create companies and maintain the culture and traditions of that area.
We can't consider Parks creation and development without first considering the people who already live there.
We can't consider Parks creation and development without first considering the people who already live there.
Why the contribution is important
The land being considered for Park status has only achieved value through the efforts of the people living there and through their continued investment in time, effort and money. These will no doubt vary from small farms/homes to large swathes managed as estates.
Future plans for parks must include these people and promote the land as a place to live and work. It cannot be allowed to turn into an amusement park where only service industries are viable during the short summer season.
Future plans for parks must include these people and promote the land as a place to live and work. It cannot be allowed to turn into an amusement park where only service industries are viable during the short summer season.
by NB on May 13, 2022 at 09:16AM
Posted by Hellie May 22, 2022 at 20:57
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Posted by geoffreykolbe June 05, 2022 at 17:16
Visitors really do not want to wander hither and thither around the countryside. Give them somewhere to park with a bin and a toilet (both of which would be maintained) then visitors will actually not go very far from the car park.
The same is true for paths through an area of countryside. Give a visitor a path and (s)he will not stray off it.
There is a very good document on the Scottish Borders National Park website called, "How to keep (almost) everybody in the countryside happy" which discusses visitor management. If managed properly, both visitors and locals should find the visit a pleasurable experience.
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Posted by camusfearna June 06, 2022 at 00:28
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Posted by Barrview June 06, 2022 at 11:35
A National Park in galloway will lift the profile of the area and encourage more visitors which are much needed to boost the laical tourist industry which is providing essential but largely seasonal employment . If visitor numbers were to increase and this is properly managed then the local economy will benefit.
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Posted by Spike June 06, 2022 at 11:57
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