Landscapes create a range of distinct environmental conditions influenced by factors such as climate and geology, as well human activities such as agriculture and industry. In this section, we explore how to characterise the landscape context for the existing green infrastructure.
- An area’s distinctive landscape is the product of a range of natural and human influences
- Tools such as ‘Countryside Character’ can be used to carry out landscape character assessment
- Understanding landscape character helps identify locally distinct features and understand conditions for habitat creation
- Features may each have functional roles with associated stakeholders and statutory consultees
- Distinctive features should be retained within the development framework for a new community
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