This assignment is about managing social, economic and environmental issues in rural environments. It is designed to demonstrate students’ ability to (unit learning outcomes): a) Discuss the changing factors that determine the well-being and sustainability of urban and rural communities (Learning Outcome 2) b) Assess the sustainability of land use planning decisions (Learning Outcome 3) c) Examine the competing interests that need to be balanced in decisions affecting urban and rural communities (Learning Outcome 4) d) Evaluate a range of decision making tools to solving difficult policy and planning decisions (Learning Outcome 5) Report Title: Sustainability and Management in the South Downs National Park After Christmas the unit will focus on sustainability issues in past, present and future rural environments. These will be exemplified during an all-day fieldtrip to the Lake District National Education hedge building projects- Eco campsites-http://www.responsibletravel.com/accommodation/7691/south-downs-eco-campsite Road expansion-