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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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Update of the Landscape Character Assessment Guidance

Natural England, with Scottish Natural Heritage, are currently reviewing and revising the Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) Guidance for England and Scotland (2002) and related Topic Papers.

Click here for further information and to complete a questionnaire to inform the update.

Download the latest LCN Newsletter

LCN News 33 - Autumn 2009

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Experiencing landscapes: capturing the cultural services and experiential qualities of landscape; Review and revision of Landscape Character Assessment Guidance for England and Scotland; East Midlands leads the way for regional Landscape and Seascape Character Assessment; Framing the North West’s land, sea and townscapes; Historic Landscape Characterisation in perspective; The Language of Landscape is spoken in schools; Heritage Lottery Fund Landscape Partnerships go wild in Wyre; Character and identity: townscape and heritage appraisals in housing market renewal areas; Dorset landscape web pages; Characterisation goes urban; Woodland Opportunities Map review; CIVILSCAPE General Assembly 2009; Establishment of RECEP-ENELC’s Technical Coordination Board at the Region of Andalucia (Spain); Comment: Revisiting the LCA Guidance.

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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