The landscape is what determines the character of the British countryside, it belongs to each and every one of us.

Background to The Landscape Character

The landscape is what determines the character of the British countryside, it belongs to each and every one of us.

The landscape is what determines the character of the British countryside, it belongs to each and every one of us. Policy makers, practitioners and special interest groups need techniques to identify what gives a locality its own sense of place, what makes it different from its neighbouring area, and what conditions should be set for any new development and change.

Many issues relating to the management of the landscape face decision makers at national, regional, and local level, where tough decisions have to be made on development and change. Landscape Character provides a vital context for such decisions, and is an important way of addressing sustainable development.