Development in Glaciated Upland Landscapes (Edexcel GCSE Geography A)

Source of water for urban areas - industry and domestic use

Management of the area around reservoirs provides recreation facilities

Flooding of large areas for reservoirs destroys habitats

Dams are visually unattractive

Access roads and construction may destroy habitats

Provides energy without greenhouse gas emissions

Source of energy for local communities and urban areas

Provides jobs 

Visually unattractive

Wind turbines may lead to noise pollution and affect the migration patterns of birds

HEP leads to flooding of the environment and destruction of habitats

Increase in jobs 

Puts money into the local economy

Diversification provides farmers with additional income

Helps to support local services

Walkers, bikers, and off-roaders increase soil erosion

The increase in people disturbs wildlife

Traffic congestion: roads in these areas are often narrow

Holiday lets and second homes increase the cost of housing

Protects the rare habitats 

Grants and subsidies provided to farmers for conservation

Expensive to maintain

Limited funds may mean that conservation projects take a long time to complete