Inventory Topic Area: HERITAGE CONSERVATION
Subject: RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Management issues:
Hill walking, fell running and mountain biking are activities which may disturb breeding bird communities on the open ground of the high plateaux, and the problems can be exacerbated by accompanying dogs and the erosion of sensitive vegetation. There is little hard evidence of negative effects in the uplands, other than in the immediate vicinity of access routes themselves; but this is likely to be a potential issue of high profile as the numbers engaged in these activities increase. The erosion of sensitive mountain vegetation, which takes a considerable time to recover, is also of concern. Access to vulnerable lowland habitats and some water-based recreational uses of lochs can create problems of erosion and disturbance of wildlife, including fish. Litter is a particular issue throughout the area.
Key words: Access to land; Birds; Erosion; Plants;Fish; Habitats; Litter; Lochs; Mountain sports; Biking
Location: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs area, particularly the high plateaux region, upland areas, lowland areas and lochs
Principle organisations: Argyll & Bute Council - Planning, Development & Tourism
Scottish Conservation Projects Trust - Stirling
Scottish Natural Heritage - Information & Library Service
Local contacts: Loch Lomond Park Authority
Information:
Argyll Forest Park, Forestry Commission Guide
Ecological Effects of Pumped Storage at Craigroston
Ben Lomond Management Plan and Archive
Bothy Loch Lomond Woodland Grant Scheme
Breeding Bird Community of Glen Falloch
Breeding Bird Community of Inchmoan
Breeding Bird Community of the Aber Bogs, Loch Lomondside
Breeding Bird Community on Crom Mhin
Breeding Success of the Peregrine in the Loch Lomond/Trossachs area
Development Study of Loch Lomond Park
Ecological Assessment of Loch Lomond Water Management Proposals
Environmental Change Network (Water Chemistry)
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group Information Booklets
Grassland Survey of Central Region
Habitat Survey of the Leven Valley
Impacts of Fish Introductions and Translocations
Loch Lomond Regional Park Landscape Assessment
Loch Lomond Study Phase 1 Final Report
Loch Lomond Study: Recreation and Settlement Policies for a Sub-Region and Village
Loch Lomond Trundler Bus Service
Loch Lomond Vegetation Survey Maps
Scottish Sports Council Masterfile
Management of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
A Moorland Bird Study of Benn Dubhcraig, Ben Oss, Ben Lui, Central Region
Mountain Areas of Scotland: Conservation & Management
National Vegetation Classification Survey - NVC
Observations on the Shelduck Population of Loch Lomond NNR
Planning Applications Database
Public Policy and Outdoor recreation in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Recreation Strategy
Recreational Boating on Loch Lomond 1989- 1994, 1995
Regeration of Native Pinewoods - A case study of two remnants in the SW Highland
Regeration of Upland Woodland Communities
Regional Scenic Areas and Coast
Repair and Management of Upland Footpaths based on Ben Ledi and Ben A’An
Research Study into the Provision for Recreation in the Highland and Island
Review of the Forth Valley Bogs and Mosses: Towards a Strategy for their Conservation
Roads, Bridges and Traffic in the Countryside
Scottish Railway Path and Cycle Route Project annex No.9 Loch Lomond to Motherwell
Scottish Railway Path and Cycle Route Project Main Report
Scottish Youth Hostels Association Budget Accommodation
Stirling District Local Plan: Finalised Draft
Structure Plan Schedule and Sites
Studies on Loch Lomond II; the Fauna of the River Endrick
Survey of Ancient Woodland in Stirling District
Survey of Slender Naiad (Najad flexilis) on the Lake Menteith SSSI
Survey of the Bryophytes & Lichens of Pollochro Woods SSSI
Survey of Woods in Central Region, Scotland
Sustainable Management: A Survey of Open Ground retained in Woodland Grant Schemes
To Enhance Natural Regeration of Woodlands: are enclosures an effective management tool
Tourism: Local Planning and Development
Trossachs Tourism Management Programme - Environmental Monitoring Final Report
Trossachs Tourism Management Strategy
Utilization of a Large Inland Waterway (Loch Lomond, Scotland) by Recreational Craft
Water Quality Changes Associated with Boating Activity
Woodland Grant Scheme - Strathclyde
Vegetation Survey of Ben Lomond
Related key management issues:
Heritage Conservation: Handling Development Pressures; Land Management; Wildlife Management; Databases, resource inventories, research and monitoring arrangements
Tourism: Impact of Tourism on Conservation; Impact of Tourism on Landscape and Amenity Improved Litter Control and Toilet Provision
Recreation: Pressure for Recreation; Landscape & Conservation Considerations; Access; Management of Visitor & Recreation Pressure
The Water Resource: Demand for Recreation
Land Use - FFCSE: None
Access into the Countryside: Impact on the Natural Heritage; Land Management
Planning & Economic Development: Lack of an Integrated Planning, Development and Management Strategy; Tensions between Conservation & Development Objectives
Administration and Finance: None
Associated headings in the Thesaurus:
Heritage Conservation: all, except Game management
Tourism: all
Recreation: all
The Water Resource: Commercial; Erosion; Flooding; Pollution; Discharges; Water quality; Water management; Surveys; Water supply
Land Use - FFCSE: Land Use - FFCSE
Access into the Countryside: Access to land; Access to water; Car parks; Cycling; Bus services; Railway; Roads; Traffic
Planning & Economic Development: Energy; Fish farms; Grants; Housing; Infrastructure; Legislation; Acts; Codes of conduct/guidance; Mineral extraction; Planning; Development plan; Schemes
Administration and Finance: Administrative framework; Administrative areas; The Agency; Policy; Zoning
Gazetteer: Geographic Areas