Dog Walking
What is phrase used to describe this conflict (dogs scaring sheep)
Sheep worrying
Who carries out the Torridon community path maintenance?
NatureScot volunteers
What code tells people to "Take away all of your litter". Something which is displayed on signs at popular parking/camping areas around the NC500.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code
What is the name of the town where improvements to toilets have been made and where the toilets are now owned by the local community?
Kinlochewe
For your case study what are the names of the 2 towns between which the single track road suffers from traffic congestion. Mainly as a result of the high volume of traffic and the addition of large motorhomes make passing difficult?
Torridon and Kinlochewe
Farmers retain the right to do what as a management strategy?
shoot dogs out of control
What work do volunteers do to the paths to manage erosion?
They place gravel and hard waring stone to make paths harder wearing (D) But it doesnt stop new paths from forming (EFF)
When are signs effective?
Signs are effective if people see them and pay attention to them
Improements to the toilets in Kinlochewe require more funding. What have the locals set up to help get these improvements?
A donations system for cash or cards
As a management strategy to reduce cars parked on the road which makes passing difficult and contributes to congestion. NatureScot plans to extend and upgrade the car park in which Glen?
Glen Torridon
To get an exemplification mark on top of a management strategy mark. Who has produced a series of Dog Training modules on their website created by a dog behaviourist that can help educate people and their dogs?
NatureScot
What has NatureScot produced that are available in car parks, online and on information boards (D) which are effective in encouraging walkers to stick to new paths preventing further erosion. (EFF)
Maps for popular waling areas showing where the footpaths are
What has there been an increase of during the CV19 pandemic when travel restrictions have been lifted.
"Dirty Camping" and "Littering"
What is the positive effectiveness point that can be made about the community run toilets in Kinlochewe?
These are maintained/cleaned and this provides a part time job in the community (EFF).
Car Parking is currently free which has potential to generate income for locals. It is recognised this shouldnt happen. Why?
If this occurred there would be an increase in verge parking worsening the traffic congestion. (EFF)
How does the Scottish Outdoor Access Code act as a management strategy in relation to signs and sheep worrying?
It gives guidance for land users. Helps council create signs which EDUCATE people in using the land and what farmers should do if problems continue.
Why are NatureScot not always effective at building paths?
They dont always have enough money because they rely on charity to pay for all repairs.
What by-law have the Highland Council introduced to the Torridon/NC500/Beinn Eighe NNR area and what does it tackle?
A new By-law to restrict overnight parking and reduce littering and fires.
To deal with toilet waste from the high numbers of campers along the NC500 what are the Highland council planning on putting in for the 2021 tourist season?
Highland Council Plan to install a waste disposal point for the 2021 season(D)
What is a honeypot site and what is the problem associated with increasing car park size at these locations?
Honey pot sites are the post popular tourist spots.
The problem of increasing car park sizes are that this just encourages more people increasing pressure on the area. e.g. sensitive beach environments or walking areas within the Beinn Eighe NNR.
What management strategy links to a new Scottish Government bill published March 21
The livestock worrying bill was passed March 21 by the scottish gov. It will increase penalties for sheep worrying to a max fine of £40,000 and 12 months in prison.
The Torridon community Nature Scot Volunteers can limit the effectivness of path building. How?
They are volunteers and therefore arent always available to carry out work. This can make planning work and completing footpaths difficult especially given weather conditions are variable.
Wildfires as a result of careless BBQ'ing or campfires e.g. Loch Maree Island 2020 can be managed by what temporary measure?
Tempoary High Risk Fire Signs in Cap Parks during warm periods (D)
Humorous short films “Don’t be like Barry” were made to target and educate dirty campers in 2020 (1 D) What is an effectiveness point that can be linked to this management strategy?
The films while popular and were reported on BBC. While perhaps drawing attention to the issue and effective in educating the public they do turns what is a serious problem into a joke and may not be taken seriously (1 EFF)
Why was a traffic counter installed in April 21 on the single track sections of the road?
To provide evidence to support future proposed changes (D)