Studland Bay

Question 1

Natural features at Studland Bay (5)

Answer 1

• Heathland }
• Sand Dunes } Rare flora and fauna with reptiles
• Seagrass meadows - seahorses
• Lakes
• 5km long sandy peninsula

Question 2

Human uses of Studland Bay (9)

Answer 2

• 25,000 tourists in a day in summer
• Water sports
• Boats
• Divers
• Naturists
• Horse riding
• Cafés
• Pedalos
• Inland oil field - 440 jobs, £millions generated

Question 3

Issues at Studland Bay (7)

Answer 3

Honeypot site:
• Anchors pull up seagrass
• Oil spills
• Disagreements among users
• Fires - BBQs
• Litter
• Parking
• Trampling sand dunes

Question 4

Managing oil production at Studland Bay (5)

Answer 4

• Screen of trees to block view from public
• Painted to camouflage
• Height of chimneys below tree line
• All facilities will be removed once production’s finished
• Don’t use steam, so no white clouds

Question 5

Managing visitors at Studland Bay (4)

Answer 5

• Zones to minimise conflict - swimming, no boats, water sports
• Restriction for horse riding - summer after 7pm
• Constant clearing of litter by beach rangers
• Safe BBQ areas and signs

Question 6

Managing environment at Studland Bay (4)

Answer 6

• Planting Marram grass to help regenerate dunes
• Boardwalks help reduce erosion and “blow outs”
• “No anchor zones”
• Team up with divers to remove litter from sea

Question 7

Managing natural processes at Studland Bay (4)

Answer 7

LSD = South coastline retreating:
• “Gabions Baskets” but wire needs constant repair
• Managed retreat current policy
• Threat to cafés and beach huts
• Sand dune creation to protect land from erosion