New Forest

Question 1

Location?

Answer 1

• SW Hampshire
• 7 miles from Southampton
• 13 miles from Bournmouth

Question 2

What year did it become a national park?

Answer 2

2005

Question 3

How many tourists arrive each year?

Answer 3

13.5 million

Question 4

How much money is generate from tourism every year?

Answer 4

£120 million

Question 5

How many jobs are created from tourism?

Answer 5

2500

Question 6

Why is New Forest attractive? (5)

Answer 6

• iconic ponies
• unique history
• tranquil open space
• recreation:walking, cycling, camping
• diversity of fauna and flora

Question 7

What are the 3 main honeypot sites?

Answer 7

• Brockenhurst
• Lyndhurst
• Sway

Question 8

What is a honeypot site?

Answer 8

An area which attracts a large number of tourists placing pressure on the enviroment

Question 9

How is New Forest managed? (8)

Answer 9

• carparks
• bike racks
• litter picking
• pony proof bins
• dragon teeth
• campsites
• museum
• ZONING

Question 10

What are some negative economic impacts of tourism in New Forest? (3)

Answer 10

• prices are raised for locals
• jobs are low paid and seasonal
• big businesses want to move it

Question 11

What are negative environmental impacts of tourism in New Forest? (3)

Answer 11

• litter could make ponies ill
• footpath erosion
• pollution as 96% use a car

Question 12

What are the negative social of tourism in New Forest? (3)

Answer 12

• local inhabitants can’t get around in summer
• young people move away due to high house prices
• local shops suffer as tourism is seasonal

Question 13

What is the Green Leaf Tourism scheme? (3)

Answer 13

• Landscape and Conservation
• Energy, Waste and Recycling
• New Forest Marquee Project