Landscape and Sustainable Development: The French Perspective

This book explores the relationship between landscape and sustainable development through case studies from across Europe, discussing the European Landscape Convention and governance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This volume, originally published in French by Éditions Quae, presents the findings of a significant research program focused on landscape and sustainable development. While spearheaded by French scholars, the research team comprised international experts from diverse backgrounds, fostering a collaborative and comparative approach. Drawing from case studies across Europe, the interdisciplinary team of contributors explores the intricate relationship between the European Landscape Convention's definition of landscape and the concept of sustainable development. This English edition features a new introduction by Yves Luginbühl and Peter Howard. The book is structured into three sections: Biophysical Realities and Landscape Practice, Landscape Resources-Inheritance and Renewal, and Governance and Participation. While certain topics, such as wind-farm landscapes, may be familiar to English language readers, others, such as footpath economics, non-woodland trees, intergenerational equity, and the emphasis on necessary governance developments, may require further exploration.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367787370