The Machair - Constraints in the Human Landscape

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CONSTRAINTS IN THE HUMAN LANDSCAPE

The geographical location constrains the economic activities that are viable in the Western Isles.

The strongly developed cultural identity restricts the rate of social change that takes place.

There is a wide range of legislation that is designed to protect the natural and cultural heritage of the machair.

Society places constraints on what types of change are acceptable

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