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Combining aesthetic with ecological values for landscape sustainability
Dewei Yang1, Tao Luo1, Tao Lin1
1Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China; Xiamen Key Lab of Urban Metabolism, Xiamen, China.
Plos One
|July 23, 2014
Summary
Natural landscapes like water and forests offer superior ecological and aesthetic benefits compared to human-altered areas. This study evaluated landscape values in China, highlighting the link between landscape features, human activity, and overall value.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Landscape Ecology
- Ecosystem Services
Background:
- Landscapes provide essential ecological services and aesthetic appeal, crucial for human well-being.
- Evaluating both ecological and aesthetic values is vital for effective landscape planning and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a hybrid framework for assessing the ecological and aesthetic values of diverse landscape types.
- To analyze the relationship between landscape attributes, human activity, and landscape values in the Houguanhu Region, China.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a hybrid framework integrating public aesthetic surveys and professional ecological assessments.
- Employed a two-dimensional coordinate system and landscape value distribution maps for data visualization.
- Applied methods including field surveys, landscape value coefficients, and normalization techniques.
Main Results:
- Natural landscapes (water bodies, forests) demonstrated higher aesthetic and ecological values than semi-natural and human-dominated landscapes.
- Landscape values were significantly correlated with landscape attributes and the intensity of human activities.
- Distribution maps revealed spatial patterns of aesthetic, ecological, and integrated landscape values.
Conclusions:
- The study identified a structure-function-value chain within landscapes.
- Findings enhance the understanding of landscape multifunctionality for improved planning.
- Aligning ecological and aesthetic goals requires consideration of specific situational contexts.
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