Boxhill

Created by: Elise1999
Created on: 19-05-16 12:00

Name and locate

Boxhill is 20 miles South of London, in the town of Dorking. The A24 and River mole are found to the West. It is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

1 of 6

How the area is used

Cyclists - best cycling road to ride in UK - attracts tourism. Sports enthusiasts - watch big cycling events. Walkers/hikers (Climbs 120 m over 1.6 miles). Wildlife enthusiasts (Box tree, Boxbug). Families - picnic (120 hectares land)

2 of 6

Continuation...

National Trust Members - 3 million. Olympics 2012 - media and tourism attraction

3 of 6

Management

National trust are in charge of Boxhill. Money is given by the government and is used to look after the are and have 3 park rangers. However, they also have some volunteers - help for free. 3 million members pay annually - cares for wellbeing Boxhill

4 of 6

Sustainable Management

- Solar powered ticket machine - Use local dead wood for fences - Encourage families to have picnics in certain areas (Donkey Green) - Conservation Grazing (sheep, no lawn mowers, faeces, good for soil) - No tarmac - Natural ground

5 of 6

CONFLICT

Conservation VS Tourism

6 of 6

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Back

How the area is used

Card 3

Front

National Trust Members - 3 million. Olympics 2012 - media and tourism attraction

Back

Card 4

Front

Back

Card 5

Front

Back

View more cards

Get Revising

Boxhill