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CONFLICT ON THE DORSET COAST.

CONFLICT ON THE DORSET COAST. Describe the kinds of conflicts that occur on the Dorset coast and what can be done to solve these problems. Poole Harbour. Poole Harbour Environment. Poole harbour Largest natural harbour Large areas of mudflats Numerous muddy creeks and saltmarshes

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CONFLICT ON THE DORSET COAST.

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  1. CONFLICT ON THE DORSET COAST. Describe the kinds of conflicts that occur on the Dorset coast and what can be done to solve these problems.

  2. Poole Harbour

  3. Poole Harbour Environment • Poole harbour • Largest natural harbour • Large areas of mudflats • Numerous muddy creeks and saltmarshes • Home to large numbers of birds • Mild winters and warm summers

  4. Sailing • The 4000 hectares of open sheltered water are a honey pot for watersport enthusiasts • Marinas and large numbers of moorings (places to anchor your yacht!) on Northern shore • 8000 boats can be moored there in summer

  5. Cross channel ferries use harbour

  6. Canoeing is done from Poole beach

  7. Windsurfing is in the north –east.

  8. Waterskiers like to use Wareham Channel • Permits are required and these can cost from £50 per fortnight. • Skiers must keep to designated area in the Wareham channel or ski outside the harbour

  9. Brownsea Island • This island is one of many in Poole harbour • It is popular with bird watchers, fishermen and wild fowlers.

  10. Exploitation of the saltmarshes • Where reeds grow in the saltmarshes, reeds have been harvested in the past for roof thatching. • This still happens on a smaller scale today

  11. Farming of Oysters and mussels • Mussels and oyster are grown in ‘beds’ in the harbour area. • But now the ‘farmers’ are worried about contamination from the increased number of pleasure

  12. Resolving the conflict • An acquatic management plan …zoning certain areas for quiet users e.g bird watcher, fishermen , aquaculture • Encouraging sailors and surfers to leave harbour and use the sea reducing congestion and pollution • Build safer moorings e.g. Fisherman’s Dock • Spread visitors throughout the year, by holding events conferences in the ‘off peak’ season. • Regular consultations with interested parties e.g council, conservation groups, DEPRA to oversea strict anti pollution guide lines.

  13. Studland Peninusula

  14. Studland Peninusula • Lies to the south of Poole Harbor • An area of Heathland and sand dunes • Home to numerous species of rare plants and reptiles • Resting place for migratory birds

  15. Conflicts on Studland • 20,000 people a day can flock to the • area in summer. • Most visitors arrive by car • 200 cars can be illegally parked • Up to 400 yachts offshore can leave • unpleasant pollution (sewage) • Walkers can disturb nesting and migratorybirds

  16. Solutions • Poop scoops schemes on beaches help reduce dog mess • Encourage people to come to area on ferries • Dig ditches on the heath land to stop 4x4 access to dunes • Erect fences to stop illegal parking , enlarge car parks where possible but options here are limited • Built footpaths along ‘desire lines’ to protect plants and nesting birds.

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