Under-management

Under-management of commons results from:

• Lack of grazing. This could be due to a number of factors.
• Lack of control of invasive native species such as bracken, gorse and scrub
• Lack of control of non-native invasive species such as rhodedendron, himalayan balsam, japanese knotweed.

All the above individually or in combination would result in:

• Deterioration of the open landscape of commons that characterise Gower and attract local people and visitors alike.
• Reduction in use of the commons for recreation and enjoyment as the commons become overgrown and inaccessible.
• Inaccessible historical features and landmarks which would become obscured by vegetation.
• Loss of internationally rare and important wildlife habitats.
• Negative impact on the local economy through loss of agriculture and tourism.
• Loss of cultural traditions which make Gower distinct.

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