Loss of rural skills and opportunities to train in, and learn them
Reduced opportunity locally for post-16 training or education in subjects leading to work and careers in agriculture, land management and environmental sectors
Climate impacts on recreation infrastructure and networks leading to requirements for more repairs and new techniques to tackle extreme weather events
Increased incidence of ticks and diseases affecting human health
Increased visitor pressure at key destinations leading to erosion, congestion, effects on tranquillity and dark skies, litter, parking, motor home parking: leading to a diminished visitor and resident community experience
Conflict between users of Rights of Way and of quiet lanes
Barriers to physically accessing the area (e.g. limited public transport, costs, health issues) as well as non-physical barriers (lack of knowledge, experience, cultural tradition, fears and mental health issues) can create inequalities in access to, and enjoyment of, the National Landscape
Cuts to resourcing of public health, education and environment sectors affecting access and recreation services, learning and skills, health and wellbeing services
Opportunities
Ability of the landscape and nature to offer free access to everyone to take exercise, connect with nature, relax and refresh
Increasing interest and opportunity nationally for traineeships and apprenticeships in conservation, farming, outdoor activity and protected landscape professionals
An increased digital offer – for collaboration, information sharing and interpretation
Inclusivity and social justice are becoming a driver for work of the NL and other environmental NGOs leading to an increase in investment and provision of facilities, events and services on offer
Increased provision of free supported visits to the area for those groups experiencing mental health and social isolation or exclusion issues
Expand outreach activity within the communities surrounding the National Landscape
