Geo Limestone conflicts and solutions

Quarries causes vibrations which can frighten locals, and cause noise pollution

 Tourists let dogs off leads which attacks livestock, and causes a loss of income for the farmers

increase signage and education in local areas are impose fines.

 Tourists leave gates open allowing livestock to escape, causing congestion on roads or loss of income for farmers

install 'kissing gates' or self-closing gates

Tourists climb over dry stone walls tourists damage the walls, which are very labour intensive to repair, and can cause livestock to escape

put signage prompting tourists to use designated paths

 Tourists taking alternative routes causes footpath erosion, and increased risk of flooding

put signage prompting tourists to use designated paths

Tourists drop litter which livestock eats, causing them harm, or even death, loss of income for the farmer

remove bins to encourage tourists to take litter home

 Quarries blasting causes dust which can cause health problems for local residents, and stunt the growth of crops nearby, as sunlight cannot reach them

sprinkle water regularly to stop dust occurring and add foam into blasted rocks to capture excess dust.

 Farmers drive slowly which annoys tourists and causes excess road congestio

farmers discouraged to travel at peak times

 Quarry lorries use narrow country roads  which slows down traffic- solution railhead installed to rep

 Quarry lorries use narrow country roads  which slows down traffic

railhead installed to replace road traffic, reducing congestion and pollution. £6.5 million saved on transport costs.

 Tourists park on verges damaging the grass which means it is prone to soil erosion. Parking on verges can also cause congestion leading to air pollution

farmers open their fields to allow tourists to park off road