Description:
The Programme brings together existing and new data to monitor landscape change in a meaningful, practical and efficient way. It has been developed through research, data review and pilot project work involving a range of partners. At the heart of the programme is a number of landscape indicators grouped into four themes: Landscape Qualities; Public Perception; Land Cover; Built Development.
Originator:
Scottish Government/ Natural Scoland
Is this an existing or new approach to measuring landscape change?:
Existing
Aspect of landscape:
Spatial coverage:
All of the National Park
Landscape Character Type:
Geographical unit:
Various
Frequency of measure:
As and when datasets become available (or this is the implication)
Indicator:
Landscape Qualities; Public Perception; Land Cover; Built Development.
Resource requirements:
Accessible data is mainly used
Establishment cost:
Medium (additional staff time and limited cash up to £15k)
Data source:
Landscape qualities:
Area of Local LandscapeDesignations; Fixed point photography in NSAs –special qualities; Fixed point photography of Landscape features from selected view points
Public perceptions:
Engagement in landscape change
Land cover:
Area of accessible greenspace within 5 minutes of where people live; Area of Vacant and Derelict Land; NSA landcover; Approved forest design plans in designated landscapes
Built development:
Design Quality (local/regional studies); Key Development Types (local/regional studies)
Submitted by:
Jemma
Countryscape
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