EVROPSKÁ ÚMLUVA O
KRAJINĚ
EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE CONVENTION
Vysvětlivky
[1] The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly and Cultural Heritage Committee, the European Union’s Committee of the Regions, Unesco’s World Heritage Committee, the World Commission on Protected Areas and the Commission on Environmental Law of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) presented official opinions at the Florence Conference. A number of non-governmental organisations with technical qualifications in landscape management also gave favourable opinions on the preliminary draft convention at the conference
« Landscape protection » consists of measures to preserve the present character and quality of a landscape which is greatly valued on account of its distinctive natural or cultural configuration. Such protection must be active and involve upkeep measures to preserve significant features of a landscape.
« Landscape management » is any measure introduced, in accordance with the principle of sustainable development, to steer changes brought about by economic, social or environmental necessity. Such measures may be concerned with organisation of the landscape or its components. They will ensure a regular upkeep of the landscape and that the landscape evolves harmoniously and in a way that meets economic and social needs. The management approach must be a dynamic one and seek to improve landscape quality on the basis of the population's expectations.
« Landscape planning » is the formal process of study, design and construction by which new landscapes are created to meet the aspirations of the people concerned. It involves framing proper planning projects, more particularly in those most affected by change and badly damaged areas (for example suburbs, peri-urban and industrial areas, coastal areas). The purpose of such planning projects is to radically reshape the damaged landscapes.