Walkers: compaction of soil from too many walkers, increased overland flow due to compacted soil, Fix the Fells, local stone blends in with the landscape, gates open means animals can escape leading to loss of income, sheep miscarry due to dogs scaring them, kissing gates cannot be left open, Transport: 14 million each year, air and noise pollution, Mountain Goat, bulky equipment means people are reluctant to use public transport, Borrowdale Rambler, emergency service access blocked by irresponsible parking, alternative honeypots disperse large numbers, erosion of grass verges due to irresponsible parking, temporary parking in fields relieves pressure on narrow roads, Litter: wildlife lose instinct to look for food, livestock injured by cans etc, litter bins removed from remote areas, Second Homeowners: 10,000 , overgrown gardens, less custom for local services, local buyers only for new housing, Quarrying: Honister, blasting scars the landscape, dust rom blasting stunts the growth of plants, lorries cause congestion on narrow roads, tree planting can shield scarring, Water users: beach erosion due to wake from speedboats, oil pollution from engines impacts on aquatic life, 10mph speed limit, Lake Windermere,

Rural Conflict and Management

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