In rural areas, the physical landscape is affected by human activity. This creates conflicts between land users in the area. There are a range of strategies used to try to overcome these conflicts.
Increased traffic congestion especially in 'honeypot' areas such as Corfe Castle. This leads to an increase in noise and air pollution. As many as 20,000 visitors can visit Studland beach on a hot day in the summer leading to increased air and noise pollution from vehicles
Second home ownership increases causing first time buyers to struggle to get on the property ladder. Services may close as second home owners are not permanent residents
Increased footpath erosion due to the number of visitors and visitors veering from set routes and paths
Increase in litter especially on the beach which could result in wildlife habitats being destroyed as animals can choke on dropped litter. Increase in litter and fires especially on the beaches, eg Chesil Beach
Erosion of sand dunes, eg Studland sand and trampling of vegetation due to boats in harbour and tourists not sticking to designated paths
Tourists vs. tourists
Swimmers and sunbathers may be disturbed from the noise of motor boats
Anglers eg at Chesil Beach may be disrupted by activities such as water skiing
Camp and caravan sites spoil views and could increase sewage in the area
Tourists and locals vs military
Noise from military training may disrupt livestock
Noise may also spoil the peace and quiet for tourists. Walkers can be denied access to rights of way such as the South West Coast Path during training activities
Local and tourist traffic may be delayed by military vehicles
Potentially lower property prices as a result
Tourists/locals/farmers vs. quarrying
Large lorries travelling to and from the quarries can cause structural damage due to vibrations from the heavily loaded vehicles. This also causes congestion and increase journey times
Quarrying can produce large quantities of dust which can settle on plants and crops stunting their growth.
The blasting from quarries ruins the peace and quiet of the area and can ruin the experience for tourists