Seasonality, diversity and aesthetic valuation of landscape plots: An integrative approach to assess landscape quality on different scales

Beatrice Schüpbach, Xenia Junge, Petra Lindemann-Matthies and Thomas Walter

Land Use Policy, 2016, vol. 53, issue C, 27-35

Abstract: The amenity function of landscapes is of growing importance in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union as well as in the reformed direct payment system of Swiss agricultural policy. This is reflected in a growing amount of direct payments for landscape stewardship, which enhances the need for landscape quality assessments. A good assessment system should be based on sound indicators applicable on different scales.

Keywords: Landscape preference; Seasonality; Indicator; Diversity; Agriculture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2015.01.032

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