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Problems of Tourism
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Employment can be seasonal and wages low.
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Problems of Tourism
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House prices in the area can rise due to a demand for second homes.
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Problems of Tourism
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School leavers often look for work in larger settlements due to low wages and high house prices. This causes rural depopulation.
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Problems of Tourism
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Local shops on the margins of profitability often close to make way for more profitable gift shops and tea rooms. This leaves local people without essential services, eg butchers and greengrocers.
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Problems of Tourism
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Traffic causes pollution and narrow roads can become congested in high season.
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Problems of Tourism
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Large numbers of hikers cause footpath erosion, which is expensive to repair.
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Problems of Tourism
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Water sports cause erosion of lake shores and there can be conflicts of interests between different lake users.
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