Landscape perceptions in relation with multifunctional agricultureAbco de Buck, Frans van Alebeek, Margareth HopPPO (APR) Lelystad, Lisse

Research objectives and aim

Growing awareness of the value of agri-cultural landscapes.

Multifutifunctional Agriculture is a growing sector.

How to improve “Eco and Landscape Services” in agri-cultural landscapes for citizens by the agricultural sector.

Quantitative insight in citizens’ perceptions and valuation of agricultural landscapes.

Main deliverables 2008

Research tool Visual beautiness of landscape elements (photo-database) Perception and value of agricultural landscapes Attitude towards multifunctional agriculture

Elaboration of 2 pilot areas De Bollenstreek (400) North East Polder (500).

Research report

Embedding in WUR (Alterra, SELS)

Foto- database

Work plan 2009

Literature research Scientific publication Scientific congress/symposium

Workshop (March 2009) discussion and reflection new regions or further development of the tool or new components (socio-economic aspects, urban agriculture)

Advisory board

Workplan April- Dec. 2009, 2010?

Afsluiting

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