What is the impact of Tourism and Recreation on Epping Forest?

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What is the impact of Tourism and Recreation on Epping Forest?

Joseph Richards

Green Route

Ms Belton


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Tourism and Recreation        

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Introduction

In this piece of geography coursework, I will include information relating to the project theme, Epping forest; which is a forest located in the south east of England, between the two borders separating Greater London and Essex. I will focus mainly only on subjects closely linked to or related to the topics including, Tourism, recreation, wildlife, and plant life.

I will take an insight into how the overhead factors affect Epping forest generically, and what Epping gains and loses out on the topics.

In this piece of coursework, related to Epping Forest. I will answer the four following questions:

  1. What attracts people to Epping Forest
  2. What Activities do people do in Epping Forest
  3. What evidence do people have on Epping Forest
  4. What visitor/ environmental management is in place at Epping Forest

This assignment will be based on the questions shown overhead based on tourism and recreation. I will question data to be found regarding the fact stating that a large number of number of people venture down in to Epping Forest per annum for recreational purposes. The trip to Epping Forest will help me in my studies significantly, due to the fact that I will be able to witness first hand; whether or not Epping Forest is a place to be known for recreation and tourism; theories related to impacts of tourism and recreation on the forest will also be analysed and evidence produced. Evidence will include a range of statistics ranging from soil compaction to the tallest plant; wildlife and entirely natural plant life may also become a strong factor for inclusion.

Location

Epping Forest, itself; is located towards the south-east of England and north of Central London, sitting on the borderline separating Greater London from Sussex

Epping is a small town located ont eh outskirts of Sussex and obviously lays claim to Epping Forest which is located two and half miles away from the M25 Motorway, which runs all around Greater London, connecting London to other townbs and cities nationwide.

Depending on the destination of departure states whether or not the M25 will be a requirement, with a number of smaller but still affective motorways, in the vicinity; including the M1, M3 and M4 motorways; which for some reason are always unfairly riddled with road acccidents leaving them constantly congested, increasing the overall time taken to reach the destination.

If, some reason or another, the chosen type of transport, is not a car, then the only other alternative is the train service which runs from a variety of train stations in London; the stops to look out for are either West Ruslip or Ealing Broadway, which can easily guide anyone forward to Epping, to the local train station; Loughton station.

History

Epping Forest itself is said to have formed in approximately 8000 BC after the last ice age and covers around about 6,000 acres (24 km²) as a whole patch of land; and currently only measures 4km across stretching from east to west, however, coming from North, or South heading in the opposite direction; a distance of 18kilometres is accumalated.

The “Forest” also contains large areas of grassland, heath, rivers, bogs and ponds; which in literal terms is a breeding ground for wildlife. Epping Forrest is a place consisting of very thin soil which is a very good asset for agricultural purposes; this positive piece of information was used on a major scale, before the Industrial revolution came to pass leaving many farm and agricultural areas empty, due to the fact that many settlers where moving into towns and cities looking for work, which was considerably easier and cheaper than manual labour.

Background Information

Although the following statement, as unbelievable as it; is shown below; I have no doubt in believing it due to the fact, that I obtained my evidence from a very relaible source, that I do not wish to disclose in this particular section of the assignment.

“Epping Forest is the largest open public space in the Greater London patch of land; Two of three thirds of the space at Epping Forest consists of woodland,; Epping Forest measures 19km x 4km, and 2/3 of 19:4 equals around about 12.124:2.421km”.

Because of the amounts of space and possible tranquil atmospheres available at Epping, a vast number of people venture down to Epping to enjoy it; the kind of activities that are carried out at Epping Forest, are as follows (In no particular order) :

Fishing – This is a sport renown for stimulation and tranquillity, both factors of this activity fit perfectly with the stereotypical views on Epping Forest.

Cross-country running – This particular leisure interest, is on for people with high levels of endurance, due to the fact that large distances are covered. The wide spaces made available at Epping Forest are one of the few necessities in this activity.

Golfing– This sport of interest obviously includes a Golf course, and involves hitting a golf ball with a club and aiming to get it into a hole. Epping Forest may not itself ; be a golf course entirely , but can still be used with a significant degree of entertainment.

Walking – walking in my opinion is not considered a sport or activity; more of a stimulation programmer that relieves stress and provides the on taker with a tranquil state of mind.

Jogging – Jogging, is a light run, that can be compared to both walking and cross-country, due to the fact that they all require very little, and all keep your body healthy; although Epping Forest is a perfect plot of land to carry this activity out; with its beautiful landscape, the simple fact is that; jogging can be carried out anywhere.

Horse riding – Horse riding is exactly what its name, suggests, the riding of horses; in this instance riders are actively encouraged to ride horses, but are told to keep to the allocated riding paths, so that they do not damage the landscape.

Boat Riding – People are given access to boats that they can be taken around in, throughout the surrounding area, this is available at a price, and allows visitors the chance to see the coastline in the vicinity of Epping Forest.

Orienteering – Orienteering is an art linked to discovery and land-trekking, which would be a perfect inclusion to a day-trip to Epping Forest.

Nature watching – Personally I find this activity fairly boring and mediocre; to carry out nature watching, is literally watching the surroundings.

Aim

To propose to complete the following piece of coursework in the allocated time.

Personally, My aim, although not in alignment with most other students is to complete the following piece of coursework in the time allocated to the best of my ability at my own; even if that means I get less work done at school and more at home.

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The original task presented and handed out to all students was to find and analyse set pieces of data to be eventually extracted from Epping Forest. The data will cover two different pieces of land, located inside of Epping Forest; the placements of land are named very unusually, and in a way, so as not to confuse them with other places, they are as follows, “Pillow Mounds” and “Robin Hood Green”

The Original aim handed out to my Green Route class was to, once we reached our field trip, destination of “Epping Forest” to listen to our instructions ...

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