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City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilLocal Development Framework For BradfordAPPENDIX 3GLOSSARY OF TERMS USEDAnalysisThe process of breaking the landscape down, usually in descriptiveterms, into its components parts in order to understand how it ismade up.ApproachThe step-wise process by which a landscape assessment isundertaken.AssessmentAn umbrella term used to encompass all the many different ways oflooking at, describing analysing and evaluating landscape.BiodiversityThe diversity of species and the interaction of species and theirhabitat.CarrA marshy copse.CharacterA distinct pattern or combination of elements that occursconsistently in a particular landscape.Character areaA geographic area with a consistent character and identity.CharacteristicAn element that contributes to local distinctiveness (e.g. narrowwinding lanes; ancient hedgerows on banks; vernacular buildingstyles).ClassificationA process of sorting the landscape looks like. This is usuallycarried out in a systematic manner but may also include personalreaction to the landscape.ElementA component part of the landscape (e.g. roads, hedges, woods).EvaluationThe process of weighting up and attaching a value to landscape byreference to specified criteria.FeatureA prominent, eye-catching element (e.g. wooded hilltop; churchspire).In-Bye LandEnclosed land below the open fell, often surrounding farmbuildings.Landscape Character Supplementary Planning DocumentOctober 2008 Page 82
City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilLocal Development Framework For BradfordLand coverCombinations of slope and elevation that produce the shape andform of the land surface.Landscape, meaning ofThe term Landscape refers primarily to the visual appearance ofthe land, including its shape, form and colours. It also reflects theway in which these various components combine to create specificpatters and pictures that are distinctive to particular localities.However, the landscape is not a purely visual phenomenon,because its character relies closely on its physiograpy and itshistory. Hence, in addition to the scenic or visual dimension of thelandscape, there are a whole range of other dimensions, includinggeology, topography, soils, ecology, archaeology, landscapehistory, land use, architecture, and cultural associations. All ofthese factors have influenced the formation of the landscape, andcontinue to affect the way in which it is experienced and valued.MethodThe specific approach and techniques used for a given landscapeassessment.ObjectiveObjects or things actually existing, in the landscape and not thethoughts or feelings of the viewer.PeneplainFlat plateau of land caused by geological erosion.PerceptionThe psychology of seeing and attaching value and meaning tolandscape.PreferenceThe liking by people of one particular landscape over another.SeatearthFossil soil horizons associated with coal seams.SubjectiveReactions to the landscape, which include the thoughts andfeelings of the viewer.SustainableDevelopmentManaging the countryside in ways that meet current needs withoutcompromising the ability of generations to meet theirs.TechniqueSpecific tool for landscape assessment (e.g. land cover analysis)Landscape Character Supplementary Planning DocumentOctober 2008 Page 83
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