Land Use - Conflicts

People often disagree as to the best way that areas should be used. There will usually be advantages and disadvantages to each way of using the land. You need to be able to argue for one kind of land use over another, giving valid reasons for your choice.

Settlements

Advantages	Disadvantages
New housing can be needed in rural areas Building the houses creates jobs	Housing uses up the most fertile, lower land The spread of towns and cities can damage wildlife and increase pollution

Forestry

Advantages	Disadvantages
Creates jobs Britain will not need to import so much timber It can stabilise soil and reduce erosion	Some people believe it spoils the look of the landscape It damages the habitat of the local fauna and flora

Quarries

Advantages	Disadvantages
Creates jobs, both in the quarry and in related work e.g. lorry drivers Rock is needed in many industries e.g. road building	Quarries can be noisy and dusty Quarries can look ugly and be an eyesore Noise and traffic problems can be caused by the heavy lorries

Caravan and Camp Sites

Advantages	Disadvantages
Creates jobs and the tourists will spend money in the local area Encourages people to look after their local area as this will attract more tourists	Tourists can disturb the local people The jobs provided are often seasonal (summer) Large numbers of tourists can damage the countryside

Winter Sports Resorts

Advantages	Disadvantages
Creates jobs and the tourists will spend money in the local area Provides healthy exercise outdoors	Tourists can disturb the local people The jobs provided are often seasonal (winter) Large numbers of skiers and snowboarders can damage the fragile mountain environment and disturb the plants and animals