Discuss the possible conflict between economic development and conservation in glaciated upland areas of the UK.
Use Figure 1 and your own understanding.
Figure 1
Newspaper Extract
Ogwen Valley Alpine Coaster Proposal Sparks Conservation Row Plans have been submitted for 'Eryri Adventure', featuring a 1.5 km steel alpine gravity coaster, zip-lines, and a new 150-space visitor hub within the iconic Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. Developers promise the £8 million project will create 45 permanent jobs and inject £3 million annually into the local economy. However, the Snowdonia Society and wildlife advocates warn that construction on some steep glaciated slopes will accelerate soil erosion, scar the classic U-shaped glacial trough, and disturb rare montane vegetation and nesting peregrine falcons.
