Our visual landscape - Managing the landscape under special consideration of visual aspects

摘要

Comprehensive landscape valuation requires an integration of ecological, economical and social values. Landscape image does not only comprise its spatial and structural parts but also the formal visual and cultural aesthetic expression of the landscape. In accordance with this holistic image of the landscape the manifestation of these special elements and visual Functions is reflective of the natural and cultural coherence and beauty of long functioning natural and cultivated landscape systems.