Introduction to Special Section by Guest Editors

摘要

This special issue of Landscape Research deals with cultural landscapes in general— their ownership and use, along with access and rights to landscapes. Our point of departure is a basic concern for the development of cultural landscapes, which often have a long history. In many cases all over the world, the original functionality of these landscapes is undergoing fundamental change. Current development in many old cultural landscapes threatens values in terms of cultural heritage, aesthetic qualities, biodiversity, and water and air quality.