A proposal to restore a landscape Share five proposals from each group. Discuss them together. Keep in mind the natural, economic and social aspects of the project. It must be sustainable and contribute to the well-being of the people living nearby and possible visitors. Once the proposals have been reviewed, make a digital presentation and a technical report. Upload them to your school’s website. Try to send this information to the authorities of the Autonomous Community where the landscape is located. They might like some of your proposals and put them into practice! 1 W E L L D O N E ! 44 Our geological heritage must be conserved for future generations. Also, infrastructure must be improved for the current generation. Imagine that there are plans to build a motorway across a beautiful landscape of great geological importance. a) Write two lists: one with arguments in favour of the motorway, and the other with arguments against it. b) Explain your opinion on this. 45 Landscape architects reconstruct the landscape in areas that have been damaged by people. Subjective factors are often involved, such as appearance. What cultural aspects do you think are involved in the reconstruction of a landscape? Search for a real-life example and explain it. 46 The Grand Canyon National Park is located in a desert in the USA. It is a very long and deep canyon with lots of rock strata. Every year about 5 million people visit the park. There are concerns about its deterioration due to the high number of visitors. Research scientific information and answer the questions. Explain your answers. a) How could you measure the amount of erosion caused by the use of forest tracks? b) Is the park as beautiful as it was 100 years ago? 43 Explain what type of activity has been developed in each photo. How has it changed the natural environment? A B C CHALLENGE 33
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