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Dream sculpture at Sutton Manor (Photo: McCoy Wynne) 11 Managing Visitor Pressure The hotter summer temperatures anticipated with climate change may result in a shift towards more outdoor oriented recreation and tourism in the North West of England. This could place increasing pressure on our landscapes, including the rural uplands and the coast, which may also be under direct pressure from climate change. It is crucial to manage the outdoor visitor resource for these increasing pressures. This will include providing alternative outdoor attractions, such as woodlands, which may be more resilient to changes 50 . For other good practice see: The Natural Economy Northwest programme produced some ‘tourism’ case studies www.naturaleconomynorthwest.co.uk/ resources+case+studies.php and ‘natural tourism demos’ www. naturaleconomynorthwest.co.uk/natural+tourism+demos.php Case Study 16 (St.Helens) Bold Forest Park Over the last fifteen years, the area to the south of St.Helens has been transformed from a landscape dominated by colliery spoil heaps into a budding Forest Park. A number of sites form an attractive gateway to Merseyside on the M62 and a natural resource for the local population. 298,000 people live within a 15 minute drive, 661,000 within a 20 minute drive, and over 2 million within a 30 minute drive. Significant numbers of new homes are also planned in this area. As the woodlands mature and the sites are developed it could become an outdoor visitor destination. One of the sites, Sutton Manor, is home to the award winning ‘Dream’ sculpture. www.merseyforest.org.uk/files/St%20Helens%20Forest%20 Park%20Final%20Draft%20July09.pdf Regional Parks in Lancashire www.lancashire-ep.org.uk/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211&Itemid=192 and Green Heart Regional Park www.visitgreenheart.com The Weaver Valley Climate Change Action Plan included a series of project ideas, including one around water based tourism www.weavervalley.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/4CE7B1C5-679D-4E40-A6AE- 837E76306E5D/0/CCAP_Report_Part1.pdf 50. McEvoy et al (2006). Climate Change and the Visitor Economy: the challenges and opportunities for England’s Northwest. www.sed.manchester. ac.uk/geography/staff/documents/CCVE_Summary_Report.pdf 48
11. Actions for managing visitor pressure P D N Partner Mechanism Service a. Implement recommendations in the Climate Change and Visitor Economy report. Tourism Managers Local Authorities Tourism Strategies Temps Travel Species Erosion Coastal flood b. Sensitively manage areas where the landscape has a lower capacity to cope with increased visitors in a changing climate (Map 9 or local data) (see actions 12b and 14b). Local Authorities Tourism Managers National Parks Authorities Land Owners and Managers Management Plans Ecological Networks and Restoration Zones Integrated Biodiversity Delivery Areas Travel Species Erosion National Trust AONBs Landscape Partnerships c. Create outdoor tourism resources in areas with a high capacity to accommodate visitors (Map 9 or local data) (Case Study 16). This is important in and near urban areas, in places with sustainable transport, and in areas of current tourism importance which have sensitive landscapes. Take opportunities to increase economic return through supporting infrastructure such as accommodation, cafes, shops and restaurants. Local Authorities Tourism Managers National Parks Authorities AONBs Forestry Commission Woodland Initiatives Green Space NW Forest Parks Landscape Projects Tourism Strategies Travel Species Erosion d. Methods of travel to and around natural tourism resources should be considered and sustainable methods encouraged. This includes public transport, electric bicycles and vehicles, and park and ride schemes. Local Authorities Tourism Managers National Parks Authorities AONBs Tourism Strategies Local Transport Plans Travel e. Promote natural visitor resources (e.g. via leaflets, websites such as Visit Woods and Discover Cheshire, and guided walks and cycle rides). In particular those with a high capacity to accommodate visitors and that can be reached by sustainable methods of travel. Local Authorities National Parks Authorities AONBs Tourism Managers Green Space NW Natural England Woodland Trust Tourism Strategies Local Transport Plans Travel f. Safeguard and create green infrastructure in urban areas, including parks, street trees (Case Study 5), and water courses and features, in order to ensure that towns and cities are comfortable and attractive visitor destinations. Local Authorities Woodland Initiatives Green Space NW BTCV Woodland Trust Green Streets Local Development Frameworks GI, Open Space and Tree Strategies/Plans Management Plans Big Tree Plant Surface water Temps Travel MOREwoods Neighbourhood, Parish and Town Plans Also see actions 1a-j, 3b, 7a, 9b-c, 12b, and 14a-b which deliver this service. 49
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