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Landscape Character Assessment (LCA)

Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) is a tool for identifying the patterns and individual combinations of features – such as hedgerows, field shapes, woodland, land use, patterns of settlements and dwellings – that make each type of landscape distinct and often special to those who live and work in it.

	New! Landscape Character Supplementary Guidance Documents The Worcestershire Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Guidance documents were endorsed by Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet on 24^th November 2011.
	Maps and Data You can access the full Worcestershire Landscape Character Assessment maps and databases via our interactive landscape mapping site.
	Information Full definitions of landscape character, the Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) and the the landscape units that derive from it. This also includes the profiles of each of the 22 rural Landscape Types.
	Advice General advice about how to apply LCA to both development planning and land management including access to advice sheets specific for each of the different Landscape Types in Worcestershire.
	Contact Information Email: landscape@worcestershire.gov.uk Telephone: 01905 766038 Fax: 01905 766399 Strategic Planning and Environmental Policy Team County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester WR5 2NP

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Worcestershire Landscape Character Assessment Maps.

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European Landscape Convention
ELC highlights the importance of developing landscape policies dedicated to the protection, management and creation of all landscapes.
Landscape Character Network
A highly comprehensive resource for LCA and ELC in the UK.
Historic Landscape Characterisation
Led by English Heritage, HLC focuses on the historic dimensions - the 'time-depth' - that characterises the rural landscape
Malvern Hills AONB
The Malvern Hills are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, recognising the national importance of this dramatic landscape.
Landscape Institute
The Royal Chartered body for landscape architects in the UK.

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