Landscape Quality and Sustainability Indicators

Landscape is the result of the way that different components – the natural component of a territory and human activity – interact over time, giving landscape a specific identity. The landscape forms a link between a geographical area and the social aspects of the population. The gastronomic tradition and typical products give landscape its value of uniqueness. Landscape, however, is subject to considerable pressure due to both natural and human activity. The goal is to limit, if not stem, the risk or damage. Landscape indicators are very important tools. They identify resources, qualities, and criticalities of a particular area.