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Communities and landscape

Communities can help to inform choices about landscape change, and carry out projects to celebrate and enhance their local area.

People's views and perceptions about landscapes are an essential part of efforts to look after them. This is supported by the principles of the European Landscape Convention, which puts people at the heart of landscape.

Policy makers such as Scottish Natural Heritage, and decision makers such as local authorities, need to understand how we relate to our surroundings, and what we value about them.

Countryside rangers with primary school children on a field trip to a park in Glasgow. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.org.uk

Communities - getting involved

Here are some examples of how you and your community can get involved.

Cairnsmore Farmhouse. Discussing plans on site. ©Fraser Gillespie/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

PlaceBook Scotland

Share your experiences and ideas about Scotland's landscapes through this website.