Towards Harmonisation in Landscape Unit Delineation: An Analysis of Spanish Case Studies

Mar�a Vall�s, Francisco Galiana and Rafael Bru

Landscape Research, 2013, vol. 38, issue 3, 329-346

Abstract: The European Landscape Convention has encouraged member states to develop tools for landscape planning and management. Landscape character assessment is the most widespread approach. The aim of this paper is to identify the main trends in landscape unit delineation in Spain. For this purpose, 29 works are analysed by the Multiple Correspondence technique (MCA). Each work is characterised by a category of the variables: scale, type of extent, geomorphology, land matrix and visual boundaries. Results show that there is an implicit hierarchy in the way Spanish professionals are mapping landscape units. It is more apparent in variables related to geomorphology and less evident in variables related to land matrix. Regarding visual boundaries, they are not usually used at small scales and are more frequent at intermediate and large scales. The definition of clear criteria that allow comparable classifications and the increased consideration of cultural and perceptual factors is encouraged for future landscape character classifications.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1080/01426397.2011.647896

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