New framework integrates landscape value assessment into sustainable land management.
The article discusses how landscape value assessment can be used in planning and land management. It reviews 47 research papers from 24 countries between 1986-2016. The papers explore different values, calculation methods, and the use of expert opinions or public participation. The research highlights the importance of considering natural, cultural, and aesthetic values in spatial planning. The authors propose a conceptual framework for planning based on landscape value assessment, which can guide future interdisciplinary research.