Landscape Character Network
Latest News
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New President for Landscape Institute
Neil Williamson has taken up the office for 2 years - Download the latest LCN Newsletter
LCN News 28 (Summer 2008) online now. -
Research to Support the Implementation of the European Landscape Convention in England
Download the research report, published March 2008. - Download Natural England's Landscape Policy
New Landscape Policies page in resources section. - New workshop proceedings available to download
'The European Landscape Convention and its Relevance to Land-use and Landscape Planning'. - European Landscape Convention resources
Downloads include the text of the ELC and its explanatory report, the Council of Europe's Guidelines for Implementation of the ELC and the Framework for Implementation of the ELC in England.
Welcome to the LCN
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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.
Download the latest LCN Newsletter - Summer 2008
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Research to Support the Implementation of the European Landscape Convention in England; Wind Energy Development in Northern Ireland's Landscapes: Draft SPG; SNH research - climate change, landscape and quality of life; Valuing agricultural landscapes; Applying LCA in the Forest of Dean; ICOMOS-UK Summer Conference report; NE publish ‘State of the Natural Environment’ report and ‘Manifesto for the Natural Environment’; Landscape Institute and Natural England positions on eco-towns; Farmsteads - update of recent work; Northamptonshire Environmental Character Assessment; Highways Agency update landscape assessment guidance in DMRB; Landscape Institute Conferences focus on landscape architecture and climate change; LANDMAP comes of age; Natural England announce increased funding for the ELC; Update on the Natural England ELC Action Plan
European Landscape Convention
The European Landscape Convention is the first international agreement on landscape, devoted to the protection, management and planning of all landscapes in Europe.
Visit the ELC resources section for downloads, information and links related to the Convention.
LCN Workshop
The European Landscape Convention and its Relevance to Land-use and Landscape Planning
29th January 2008, Austin Court, Birmingham.
Proceedings now online
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.
Featured LCA
Hambleton & Howardian Hills Landscape Partnership Area - Landscape Character Assessment
Published 2007
Landscape Character and Planning
This page contains links to useful resources relating to the application
of Landscape Character Assessment in planning.
Landscape Character and Environmental Stewardship
This page contains links to useful resources relating to the application
of Landscape Character Assessment in Defra's Environmental Stewardship
scheme.
Landscape Sensitivity and Capacity
This page contains links to useful resources relating to the application
of LCA in sensitivity and capacity studies.
The Landscape Character Network is funded and co-ordinated by Natural England.
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