Landscape and partnership working

Landscape provides a catalyst for successful partnership working. Our shared experiences of places provide a foundation for sustainable plans and partnerships. The European Landscape Convention defines landscape as 'an area, as perceived by people, whose character is the result of the action and interaction of natural and/or human factors'.

Building an understanding of landscape and how it is perceived encourages partnership working. Understanding how a landscape has been shaped by people and nature through time helps to build consensus between groups with different priorities, such as nature conservation, cultural heritage and economic development. Understanding how people perceive landscapes helps to develop plans that shape places and support future communities.

The workshop is the latest of a popular series of topical workshops organised by the Landscape Character Network. The workshop will appeal to anyone with an interest in landscape protection, management and planning. It will include presentations by practitioners and opportunities for open discussion. The workshop is open to all, with places limited to 60 people. The workshop is organised for Natural England and the Heritage Lottery Fund and administered by Countryscape.


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Source: Landscape Character Network