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Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) landscape audit

As part of its work on the Central Scotland Green Network external site (CSGN), SNH has recently completed a report on the findings of an audit of the landscapes of Central Scotland.

The report is divided into six separate sections:

Section 1  PDF document   introduces the audit and provides material on the background to it

Section 2  PDF document   reviews landscape character within Central Scotland, drawing on the range of assessment work that been undertaken, including related methods such as Historic Landuse Assessment.

Section 3  PDF document   reviews the various landscape qualities which can be found in Central Scotland. It includes data on designations, vacant and derelict land, and wildness

Section 4  PDF document   reviews how the landscape of Central Scotland contributes to sense of place and local distinctiveness.

Section 5  PDF document   looks at the main agents of change on the CSGN's landscapes.

Section 6  PDF document   contains general conclusions, proposed landscape actions and an overview of possible further work.

It is intended that the audit will be added to as new data become available.