Tales from the National Parks-The Lake District BBC4 Part 1/3 - 21.00pm-22.00pm 23/1 (1 Viewer)

Hi there

I watched this programme on Sunday, 23/10/2011, and it was repeated again last night on BBC4. It was very interesting. :t:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b016dr0x/Tales_from_the_National_Parks_The_Lake_District/

It is more to do with environmental issues dealing with planning permission issues, and general mis-use of land for the wrong reasons.

The first part shows a couple who want to set up a business in the Lake District. It involves outdoor activities, and a 'requested' zip-wire for outdoor events.

Natural England are not impressed with the zip-wire due to the disruption of rare flora, and the effect on people who walk over the area killing any natural plants

The poignant thing about this programme was that the husband died while filming this series. It was a little sad too. :-C

There are another two parts and the next involves using quad bikes and the likes to ruffle local people who prefer the peace of the countryside.

Regards
Kathy
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Really sad that mark Weir died halfway through. He appeared very used to getting his way but definitely quite a remarkable man from what we saw of him. My thoughts go to his family - his kids were young. His widow put on a very brave face and his spirit seemed to have entered her.

The programme was interesting because it shows how at times leisure and the natural world can conflict. It would have probably been nice if the zip wire was accepted if it created new jobs but not at the expense of the natural environment. We as humans need to realise our fun, pleasure, enjoyment and thrill-seeking should not destroy the natural environment.

Whatever happens though the local communities must benefit and participate in such decisions.

Himalaya said:

Really sad that mark Weir died halfway through. He appeared very used to getting his way but definitely quite a remarkable man from what we saw of him. My thoughts go to his family - his kids were young. His widow put on a very brave face and his spirit seemed to have entered her.

The programme was interesting because it shows how at times leisure and the natural world can conflict. It would have probably been nice if the zip wire was accepted if it created new jobs but not at the expense of the natural environment. We as humans need to realise our fun, pleasure, enjoyment and thrill-seeking should not destroy the natural environment.

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Well said. :clap:

It is good to have a series of programmes that points out the other side of sharing open spaces with other people, their needs, and nature - programmes like these are are few and far between on TV.

Regards
Kathy
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Tales from the National Parks Part 2/3 - Peak District

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016psp6

Another part of this series tonight.

It is to do with the amount of human traffic who use all types of transport (example: off-road vehicles) to get around - much to the dismay of the local people.

I could see this programme being quite contraversal in more ways than one.

Regards
Kathy
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