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The Landscape Character Network (LCN) is an informal network with a dual focus on Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) and the European Landscape Convention (ELC). LCA is an important tool for enhancing local distinctiveness and promoting sustainable development. The ELC is the first international agreement on landscape, devoted to the protection, management and planning of all landscapes in Europe. The network is open to anyone with an interest in landscape.

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Defra calls for more ELC Action Plans in England; Mountains, lakes and coastal plains: six dramatic landscapes to benefit from Heritage Lottery Fund support; Landscape photographer of the year awards 2009; The 12th International Scientific Wadden Sea Symposium; New landscape categories in the Joint Academic Coding System; Managing landscapes: more outcomes, less outputs?; FLORENCE + 10: Conference to mark the 10th Anniversary of the European Landscape Convention; Meeting for the implementation of the ELC: Landscape and driving forces; European culture expressed in agricultural landscapes; Upgraded websites for European networks; Making a reality of the ELC diagram; New leaflet promotes the European Landscape Convention; Marking the progress of the ELC

European Landscape Convention

Dunston Fen, Lincolnshire © Natural England/David Burton

The European Landscape Convention is the first international agreement on landscape, devoted to the protection, management and planning of all landscapes in Europe.

Find out more about the ELC

Visit the ELC resources section for downloads, information and links related to the Convention.

European Landscape Convention Workshops in January 2009.

Landscape Events

See the full list of landscape events

International Conference on Landscape Economics
Thursday, 2 July 2009 - Saturday, 4 July 2009
European IALE Conference 2009
Sunday, 12 July 2009 - Thursday, 16 July 2009
Green Engines Productive Landscape for Self-Sustainable Cities
Monday, 13 July 2009 - Friday, 17 July 2009
EUROPARC Conference 2009
Wednesday, 9 September 2009 - Sunday, 13 September 2009
The Role of Protected Areas in Reducing Light Pollution: Strengthening the Mission in Conserving Nature
Monday, 14 September 2009 - Saturday, 19 September 2009

LCN Workshop

Landscape and Ecosystem Services

2nd December 2008, Reading Town Hall.

Proceedings now online

Workshop

Database of Landscape Character Assessments in England

The Database of Landscape Character Assessments in England is the most complete available resource describing the details, methodology and applications of Landscape Character Assessments (LCAs) across England.

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