Fitting Landscapes: Securing more sustainable landscapes
ISBN 978 1 909948 13 6
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Contents
Status and Aims of Fitting Landscapes
01 Introduction
Fitting Landscapes
Application of the policy
02 The Policy
Policy vision
Policy objectives
Policy Aims
Setting project-specific objectives
Connecting objectives with outcomes
Consultation on project objectives
Typical objectives
03 Delivering Fitting Landscapes
Strengthening the design role
Promoting engagement and consultation
Strengthening the integration of maintenance and management
Guidance on project implementation
Project stages
Promoting an iterative review process
Monitoring and evaluation
04 Detailed Examples of Objectives
1. Innovate to mitigate adverse environmental effects
2. Protect species, habitats and ecosystems
3. Use of natural characteristics in design
4. Support biodiversity with native planting
5. Retain existing features and re-use site-won materials
6. Design for low maintenance and management
7. Secure adequate land to allow integrated solutions
8. Build on distinctive place quality and character
06 Monitoring and Feedback Mechanisms
Appendix 1 Transport landscape and wider policy links
Appendix 2 The transport landscape estate
Local character is thus no mere accident … it is attained only in the course of adequate grasp and treatment of the whole environment, and in active sympathy with the essential and characteristic life of the place
Sir Patrick Geddes 1854-1932
1 A86 and West Highland Railway, Glen Spean
2 A87 Skye Bridge