landskapsutveckling
Landskapsutveckling, or landscape development, is a planning approach focused on shaping and managing landscapes to balance ecological integrity, cultural heritage, and human use. It integrates natural processes with land-use decisions across rural, urban, and coastal environments.
It covers disciplines: landscape architecture, urban planning, ecology, forestry, agriculture, and hydrology, and aims to enhance
Key concepts: landscape ecology, ecosystem services, multifunctionality, green infrastructure, nature-based solutions. It emphasizes participatory processes and
Process: assessment and mapping of resources and pressures; visioning and design; implementation of land-use changes, habitat
Applications and examples: in Nordic contexts, protection of cultural landscapes, restoration of riparian zones, creation of
Outcome and significance: supports sustainable development, climate adaptation, biodiversity, recreational and aesthetic values, and resilient livelihoods.