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EVIDENCE LOG 1 – The Fforest Fawr Geopark
The link below provides questions and answers about the Fforest Fawr Geopark.
"http://www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk/about/frequently-asked-questions/
Using the link above, add your own answers to the questions on the Evidence Log. For each answer, you should write one sentence of 12 words or less.
Many countries have now established National Parks, which are areas in which the landscape is protected and is preserved for tourism and recreation. Geoparks focus more on protecting the geology of the area and promoting understanding of the rocks that make up the landscape.
The link below will provide further information about the Geoparks idea.
http://www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk/about/european-geoparks-network/
It is important to understand that most visitors (tourists and local people) visit the area to find peace and quiet in their leisure time as well as to appreciate the landscape. That’s why the area is marketed with the slogan: ‘The biggest attraction of the Geopark is the landscape itself.’
Information about enjoying the Fforest Fawr Geopark is found at the link below. Remember that the Geopark is a relatively recent development, so more information may be added in the future.
http://www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk/enjoying
The link below gives further information about possible activities in different parts of the Fforest Fawr Geopark. This will be particularly for people living in the surrounding area who wish to spend a day in the Geopark.
Using the link:
http://www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk/enjoying/places-to-go
Choose three of the areas identified and produce itineraries for a day visit to the Geopark, possibly starting from your home area. Use the grid provided on the Evidence Log as a guide for recording your work.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – The Appeal of Natural Landscapes