The document discusses how walkers and picnickers on the Quantock Hills can cause problems if not careful, and some solutions to address these issues. It notes that heavy foot traffic can cause footpaths to erode into gullies and streams, and that litter is left behind. The Quantock Hills Rangers have implemented some solutions like providing picnic sites and bins to reduce litter, asking people to keep dogs controlled, and putting up signs asking people to shut gates and directing them to less eroded footpaths to help preserve the natural beauty of the Quantock Hills.

1. 1. Walkers and picnicers Keeping the Quantock Hills special

2. Why do people like walking on the Quantock Hills? Would YOU enjoy being out there? What would you enjoy?

3. But spot the problem ... When you have thought about all of these, click onto the next slide ... Be a photo-detective … What’s happened to this footpath? Why? Why could this person cause a problem? And at the end of the day - what do you think these men are having to do? Clue

4. Spot the problem ... What did you think? Some footpaths are becoming like footpath motorways – so many people use them. Then they erode into gullies, which then turn into streams. If she left the gate open, sheep could escape And people leave so much litter behind them! Special collections of rubbish have to be made. Add some arrows and comments to your “user groups spider diagram”, to show how walkers and picnicers can cause problems on the Quantock Hills

5. So how can we make this better? And keep the Quantocks special? What do you think? Can you think of some solutions? When you’re ready, click onto the next slide to see what the Quantock Hills Rangers have done so far

6. So how can we make this better? And keep the Quantocks special? Picnic sites and litter bins are provided so that litter isn't left all over the hills People are asked to keep their dogs under control If people are careful about all of these things, everyone can use the hills happily Signs ask people to shut the gate. The Rangers put signposts up to show people which are the best footpaths to use