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The theme of the programme is how can a lot of people, in a lot of cars, continue to visit and enjoy the New Forest without destroying its character? Donn Small of the Forestry Commission, Deputy S...urveyor of the New Forest, discusses the decision to disperse traffic in the forest, and describes how the areas for car parks, caravans etc. were selected to cause least damage to the various interests concerned with the forest:- forestry itself, grazing, nature conservancy and aesthetic or landscape value. He explains how each part of the forest was graded in terms of the vulnerability of each of the interests concerned and tells how the forestry values were arrived at. Dr R.C.L. Wilson of the O.U., who introduces the programme explains how the value of the land for grazing was assessed. Colin Tubbs of the Nature Conservancy filmed in the New Forest describeshow he graded different parts of the Forest on its ecological value. Robin Bryer, of Hampshire County Council Planning Department, also in the New Forest, discusses the difficulties he faced in assessing the aesthetic value of the forest. Mr Small then describes how these values were put together so that the areas of greatest value and vulnerability would be those kept most free from the pressure of cars and camping, but also so that decent camping places and car parks could be sited in acceptable places where they would do least damage.
The theme of the programme is how can a lot of people, in a lot of cars, continue to visit and enjoy the New Forest without destroying its character? Donn Small of the Forestry Commission, Deputy S...urveyor of the New Forest, discusses the decision to disperse traffic in the forest, and describes how the areas for car parks, caravans etc. were selected to cause least damage to the various interests concerned with the forest:- forestry itself, grazing, nature conservancy and aesthetic or landscape value. He explains how each part of the forest was graded in terms of the vulnerability of each of the interests concerned and tells how the forestry values were arrived at. Dr R.C.L. Wilson of the O.U., who introduces the programme explains how the value of the land for grazing was assessed. Colin Tubbs of the Nature Conservancy filmed in the New Forest describeshow he graded different parts of the Forest on its ecological value. Robin Bryer, of Hampshire County Council Planning Department, also in the New Forest, discusses the difficulties he faced in assessing the aesthetic value of the forest. Mr Small then describes how these values were put together so that the areas of greatest value and vulnerability would be those kept most free from the pressure of cars and camping, but also so that decent camping places and car parks could be sited in acceptable places where they would do least damage.
| Item code: | S2-3; 06 |
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| First transmission date: | 14-10-1972 |
| Published: | 1972 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:41 |
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| Producer: | Nat Taylor |
| Contributors: | Donald B. Small; Chris Wilson |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Aesthetic value; Car parks; Ecological value; Grazing land pressures; Nature conservancy; New Forest tourism; Traffic dispersion |
| Footage description: | Several shots of the New Forest. Commentary by Chris Wilson, introduces the programme. Shots of timber production in the New Forest. Shots of animals grazing in the Forest - cattle, ponies and pigs. Shots of pony round-up for branding, Shots of pigs eating acorns in the Forest. Shots of deer and other wild life. Shots of car and coach traffic in and approaching the Forest. Commentary by Wilson explains how pressure from visitors has been building up. More shots of visitors in the Forest. Chris Wilson introduces Donn Small of the Forestry Commission. Small explains and discusses the factors which were taken into account in devising a plan to cope with the car and visitors with minimal damage to the Forest. To aid his discussion be uses several ecological maps of the Forest on which are shown the various grades of woodland and grazing land. The discussion is interspersed with shots of the Forest. Wilson joins the discussion. Chris Wilson and Colin Tubbs of the Nature Conservancy Council discuss methods for dividing the Forest into grades based on variety of habitat. Several shots of the Forest. Tubbs explains how maps showing these areas were prepared. Shots of map showing the grades of habitat in the Forest. Chris Wilson explains the marking on the map. Chris Wilson introduces Robin Bryer of Hampshire County Council Planning Department. Shots of Wilson and Bryer in the Forest discussing ways in which the aesthetic appeal of various areas of the Forest were assessed. Various shots of the Forest as they talk. Wilson with a landscape map of the New Forest graded according to aesthetic value: He explains the markings. Donn Small explains how the various studies and maps were put together to provide the basis for an assessment of potential recreation areas. He then explains the strategies which were used to keep the car out of areas to be protected. Some shots of the Forest intersperse Small's discussion. Small also discusses the recreational facilities for both day visitors and campers which were provided. Shots of these areas. Small sums up by giving his assessment of the Forest's future as a result of these actions. Wilson sums up. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/70722 |
| Production number: | 000522_3109 |
| Videofinder number: | 1654 |
| Available to public: | no |
