I think that the 3 sites have different sort of thing to offer for the tourists. Each site may hold a value for different types of tourists, for example a family may go to Studland Bay to enjoy the sun, but other tourists such as geologists may go there to study land formation. I believe more people go to Studland Bay because of the beautiful beaches; many families go there as well as other tourists. Blue pool is a beautiful, quiet, tranquil place. Families with small toddlers are less likely to go there because it does not suit the small children. Mainly couples and older people go there to relax. Also it is based in a natural environment, so it is a place to observe nature. Old Harry Rocks has a variety of tourists going there; some people go to admire the beauty and some to observe the geological value of this site.
I listed all the positive impacts for the 3 sites that were shown. The main positive effect of all the sites it that they hold educational value and they always will. The only other reason people go there is to see what the site has to offer.
In conclusion I believe that tourism does not do more harm then good within the Isle of Purbeck. As long as tourists do not interfere with the natural process the sites are going through, we will have these sites to learn from in future.
I listed all the negative impacts for the 3 sites that were shown. The main negative impact is human interference. This cannot be helped because to learn from these natural sites we are going to have to interfere. By looking at the negative effects I feel that Tourism does more harm than good in The Isle of Purbeck. Tourism should not be promoted or encouraged.
After studying each site in great detail and referring to my hypothesis I believe that tourism should not be encouraged. If the Isle of Purbeck came up with a way that people could view and study the landforms without damaging them or interfering with them, then I believe tourism should be encouraged. By having a sustainable development programme people can learn and not damage anything by doing that.
For my development plan I chose Old Harry Rocks because I thought this is the most dangerous and interesting site. I felt that I could help make Old Harry Rocks a safer place then it is now. So many things can be done to change the way this site is.
Below is a list of the thing I would combine on Old Harry Rocks to improve its features.
- Install a small fencing to provide a barrier of safety.
I decided to put in the fences to provide safety for the tourists. For example if a small toddler went on Old Harry Rocks he is more likely to wonder near the edge then adults. The fence would stop them from falling. In addition the fence would be made of wood so it doesn’t ruin the landform.
- Place 3-4 telescopes to view the scenery.
If the telescopes where there they would allow people to view the scenery and see the landscape.
- A couple of coastguards patrolling the area.
They are there for the tourists’ safety. If someone has an accident the coastguard will be around, so help comes faster.
- Place information boards so people read and learn.
While tourists are walking around they can look at the information board and understand why the Old Harry Rocks look like what they are.
- A signpost to say that there is a large sheer cliff.
This is there just to warn the tourists, so they don’t get too close to the edge.
- Put benches where people can safely sit and rest.
If anyone needs to sit down and relax to get their breath back, there would be many benches to sit on. Again the benches are made of wood so they don’t ruin the landform.
- Put litter bins where more people stand.
This will help prevent litter being thrown on the ground. Old Harry Rocks would be a lot cleaner.
- A small hut which provides refreshments, which has a couple of more bins near it.
If people want a bottle of water they can purchase it from the hut. This does increase the chance of litter, but there will be plenty of bins provided to dispose of the litter.
By Veenesh Halai