9 Landscape planning Flashcards
Landscape =
spatial expression of the natural and cultural heritage
can be urban settlement, natural landscape or extensive cultural landscape with little development
= entire space, inside and outside urban area. is the developed and developing of natural factors like underground, soil, water, climate, fauna & flora in the interaction with cultural, social and economic factors.
Natural vs Cultural landscape
Natural: part of the ecosystem without direct influence by human
cultural: shaped by human
To plan and protect landscape mean
maintain the actual status
restore the desired state
develop an acceptable way of work and intensity of work
save the nice
use of landscape planning
information about nature and landscape
planning basis for nature protection and recreation
Conflict avoidance
strengthening of ecological awareness
Function of landscape planning
Protect and improve natural resources
maintain and promote plants and animals
maintain and shape beautiful landscape
secure, establish and shape recreational areas outside and inside of urban areas
safeguard agricultural areas
development of the forest
how do you achieve a goal regarding landscape
VISION
analyze the quality of landscape
recreation / nature experience
Living area and connectivity - biodiversity
sustainable land use (sustainable use of forests. coordination of land use and recreation)
National framework on Landscape
1 Landscape concept of CH BAFU 1997
2 Landscape vision 2020 BAFU 2003
3 Biodiversity strategy
1 Landscape concept of CH BAFU 1997
Focus on
Protection of species and habitats
ecological compensation
sustainable utilization
landscape architecture and development
1 Landscape concept of CH BAFU 1997
Goals
minimization of impacts
connect and maintain natural habitats
balance between developed and non developed areas
canton has to take the goal into consideration
ecological enhancement
avoid exploration of high valued landscape
2 Landscape 2020
guiding principles
New approaches
participation
protection
incentives
support
(construction with respect to nature and landscape
sustainable use of agriculture and forestry
participation of locals)
2 Biodiversity strategy
situation
in the mountain 1/3 of species are in danger of extinction.
Biodiversity means the diversity of life. Includes different habitats and ecosystems
ecosystem provide essential services: food medicine, air quality, health, regulation of climate, fiber…
2 Biodiversity strategy
goals
Sustainable use of biodiversity
creating ecological infrastructure
improving the state for national priority species
preservation and promotion of genetic diversity
generation and distribution of knowledge
promoting biodiversity in urban areas
reinforcement of international engagement
monitoring of changes in biodiversity
