Guidance Characteristic landscape elements and patterns
Index section Characteristic landscape elements and patterns
- General
- Characteristic landforms
- Archaeological value
- Heritage value
- Recognisability of a landscape's reclamation history
Introduction
It is the characteristic landscape elements and patterns that determine the identity of a landscape type. Areas with many distinguishing elements in what is a historical pattern for a given landscape are candidates for the preservation of cultural landscapes. Cultural and historical identity is being damaged by geographical trends such as urbanisation, the construction of infrastructure, and even by nature development schemes.
