The methodology for the assessment of the landscape/land use character for an area includes an investigation into the topography of the region, the terrain morphology, the broad land cover and land uses, and a visual assessment aimed at determining the visual exposure within the region. Individual data categories are evaluated, rated and merged in order to determine the landscape value or scenic quality index. The result of this index is further analyzed in order to identify zones with similar characteristics and to provide management guidelines for each zone.
