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Rocks (Tourism (2 million visitors per year, mainly day trips, Castleton…
Rocks
Tourism
2 million visitors per year, mainly day trips
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Four show caves, Treak Cliff Cavern, Blue John Cavern
Footpath Erosion can occur from tourism, causing vegetation to die off due to trampling. Limestone chippings are used to fill footpaths.
5% of houses are owned by tourists and the town's houses are 30% higher in price than the surrounding area meaning young people can't afford first homes.
85% of visitors arrive by car, a large car park has been provided with 10 spaces for coaches however cars still spill into the village causing conflicts with locals.
Many villages with a population of 600 people couldn't support facilities like shops and a post office. They also benefit from cafes and outdoor shops
Quarrying
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Recreational facilities, Lafarge Sports and Social Club improves social sustainability for all loclas
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Part of the quarry is managed by Hadfields Nature Reserve and provides habitats for wildlife like nests for bird on the quarry walls
Blasting happens up to 3 times a week and can disturb locals and farmers, so special equipment is used that is much quieter
Visual pollution makes it hard for farmers to diversify into tourism thus the quarry has been backfilled and reseeded to create a gentler, grass covered slope.
Chalk Aquifer
The aquifer has provided London with water for 100's of years and does not evaporate away as surface water would
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Farming
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200m above sea level means harsh conditions with high precipitation, steep slopes make it difficult to use machinery to farm
High rainfall promotes lush grass meaning dairy cows can be bred and milk used for specialty cheeses