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As a result of the increasing urbanization and fast pace of work life, people started to turn to rural areas so as to regenerate both socially and psychologically. Increasing interest in the rural areas made the importance of landscape quality of these areas more significant. This improvement gave way to the idea of the necessity of preserving the...
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... According to the development needs of the village, the evaluation involves multiple subject areas. At present, the research mainly analyzes and studies from three perspectives of landscape resources (Duzgunes & Demirel, 2015), ecology (Iiyama et al., 2005) and comprehensive evaluation (Čurović et al., 2019). Landscape resource evaluation includes landscape aesthetic quality evaluation (Duzgunes & Demirel, 2015), landscape sensitivity evaluation (Zelenakova et al., 2011), and landscape threshold evaluation (Li et al., 2015). ...
... At present, the research mainly analyzes and studies from three perspectives of landscape resources (Duzgunes & Demirel, 2015), ecology (Iiyama et al., 2005) and comprehensive evaluation (Čurović et al., 2019). Landscape resource evaluation includes landscape aesthetic quality evaluation (Duzgunes & Demirel, 2015), landscape sensitivity evaluation (Zelenakova et al., 2011), and landscape threshold evaluation (Li et al., 2015). ...
Increased urban pollution and urban life pressure have increased the importance of rural areas, especially suburban villages. To better carry out the rural landscape design work, and clarify the relationship between the various impact factors of rural landscape, carried out the study of this article. Based on the environment value-added theory, this paper established a comprehensive evaluation system of suburban rural landscapes with landscape productivity, landscape ecology, landscape life, and landscape effect as the standard layer (including 24 sub-indicators), and calculated the weight of each index. At the same time, a quantitative evaluation of Liutian village’s 2016 integrated landscape was carried out. The results showed that the weight values of the four indicators in the standard layer are: landscape productivity (0.3862) > landscape ecology (0.3140) > landscape life (0.1696) > landscape effect (0.1302). The scoring percentage (the actual score divided by the weight value) of the four indicators is ranked as follows: landscape productivity (0.7258) > landscape life (0.6410) > landscape effect (0.5629) > landscape ecology (0.4456). Liutian village’s final score is 0.6005, and the comprehensive landscape evaluation result is average, which can meet the basic needs of landscape users. Through the analysis of the four factors at the standard layer, the problems in the landscape of Liutian village were analyzed, and development suggestions were proposed from the aspects of industry, government, planning, and culture. This research builds a quantitative analysis system for the comprehensive evaluation of rural landscape, which has certain theoretical and practical value for the guidance and evaluation of rural planning.
... Studies on the composition of military cultural landscapes [11], and evolutionary mechanisms of the settlement landscape [12], have become prevalent, and they provide a theoretical basis for conservation. In village cultural landscape preservation studies, researchers conducted quantitative analysis by building evaluation systems on the basis of classifying cultural landscapes, but they were restricted to static studies [13,14]. ...
The Great Wall Villages (GWVs) are linked to the Great Wall in history, culture, and ecology. The cultural landscape resilience of Great Wall Villages (CLRGWVs) is distinctly significant. However, it is influenced by urbanization, pollution, and a lack of awareness of cultural landscape protection. Therefore, conservation and development practices still lack scientific strategies and guidance. This study proposes a new assessment system to quantify CLRGWVs, an analysis of the main influencing factors of resilience, and optimization paths to maintain sustainable development. Based on the socio-ecological system, this research designed the assessment with three criteria, eleven factors, and thirty-three indexes from the perspective of CLRGWVs. Furthermore, a demonstration test was constructed in Ningyuanbao Village, Dushikou Village, and Longmensuo Village in Chicheng County, Hebei Province, China. The results showed that there is some disparity between the three GWVs, with the resilience score of Dushikou Village being the highest in terms of resistance and learning. In contrast, Ningyuanbao Village’s resilience score is the lowest since resistance, recovery, and learning capacity are lower than in Dushikou and Longmensuo. Some influencing factors were found to be highly related to adaptive capacity. Lastly, some low-resilience aspects were identified as critical improvement targets for which corresponding optimization strategies should be proposed. This could be applied to streamline resilience optimization paths according to local conditions. This paper provides new ideas and directions for dealing with the sustainable development of villages and the conservation of cultural landscapes. It will also help villages deal with the relationship between socio-economic development and the conservation of cultural landscapes.
... In another study in which they evaluated the landscape quality of a rural coastal area. Düzgüneş and Demirel (2015b) aimed to protect rich landscapes and ensure their sustainability and emphasized the development of strategies in this direction. In their studies, they used a method in which they evaluated visual landscape qualities according to landscape types. ...
Although the landscape quality parameter in rural areas, which is called landscape beauty, varies according to the way the individual perceives the landscape, being able to perceive and understand the landscape visually in rural and urban landscape areas, natural and cultural tourism and recreation areas is directly related to whether that recreational area is used actively or not. This study aims to examine the effect of perceptual landscape parameters in touristic and recreational landscape character. In this study, it was investigated how the recreational and touristic landscape character can be emphasized with visual quality value. For this purpose, Gölbaşı Pond and its surroundings in Bursa in Turkey, which has a rich landscape character selected as study area, by evaluating the area’s visual landscape quality. The method of the study visual quality analysis was performed and the data obtained by visual quality analysis were compared. As a result, Gölbaşı Pond and its surroundings with its natural beauty and nature, as well as its landscape qualities suitable for recreational activities, provide opportunities for many recreational activities, and the study concluded that all landscape quality parameters support each other and create a potential for more.
... After sorting out the existing studies in the field of landscape evaluation, a set of landscape perception evaluation indicator systems was initially constructed mainly based on the content of relevant studies published by Rogge E et al. [45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57], and was then adjusted by combining the characteristics of the sample and the effect of small-scale preexperiments in this study to ensure that each indicator was reflected in each panorama. At the same time, the subjects conducted scoring experiments to ensure that there were no critical problems such as confusion. ...
... After sorting out the existing studies in the field of landscape evaluation, a set of landscape perception evaluation indicator systems was initially constructed mainly based on the content of relevant studies published by Rogge E et al. [45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57], and was then adjusted by combining the characteristics of the sample and the effect of small-scale pre-experiments in this study to ensure that each indicator was reflected in each panorama. At the same time, the subjects conducted scoring experiments to ensure that there were no critical problems such as confusion. ...
In the contemporary world, the swift advancement of urbanization, the pressing need for environmental conservation, and humanity’s unyielding quest for a better quality of life have jointly underscored the escalating importance of research on landscape aesthetics and perceptual experiences. Researchers have often evaluated the overall scene’s beauty based on photos taken from a single viewpoint. However, it has been observed that different viewpoints of the same scene can lead to varying degrees of beauty perception. Some positive viewpoints highlight landscape features that contribute to beauty preferences, while negative viewpoints emphasize aspects that may evoke discomfort and decrease perceived beauty. Therefore, a crucial question arises: which viewpoint, positive or negative, holds more influence over the overall beauty of the scene? This paper aimed to address this question by utilizing panoramic map technology to establish a landscape perception evaluation model. The model was based on empirical evidence from various spatial scenes along the Yaozijian Ancient Road in Anhua County, encompassing towns and villages. The study analyzed the functional relationship between landscape factors, positive and negative viewpoints, and the degree of scenic beauty. It was found that (1) it is difficult to reflect the overall scenic beauty of a scene (OSBS) of a single viewpoint photo, and both positive and negative viewpoints of scenic beauty have significant effects on the OSBS. In the empirical case study, it was found that the overall effect of a positive viewpoint of scenic beauty (PVSB) on OSBS was greater; (2) PVSB had a major effect on OSBS with a high visual hierarchy and cloud ratio and a low type of vegetation and proportion of man-made objects; (3) a negative viewpoint of scenic beauty (NVSB) had a major effect on OSBS with a low visual hierarchy of the landscape. The results of the study reveal the relationship between landscape factors of different viewpoints and the OSBS, which can be applied to landscape beauty evaluation and landscape planning and design processes.
... Another frequently studied biome in Turkey is 'rural landscapes' dominated by agricultural production systems (e.g. Düzgüneş and Demirel, 2015;Sarı, 2019;Tüzün and Bilgili, 2013;Gulcin and Yilmaz, 2017;Costantini et al., 2018). This reflects the crucial role the agricultural sector plays in the country and the continuous ES supported by semi-natural landscapes often characterized by traditional agroecological systems (Türkeş, 2020(Türkeş, , 2007(Türkeş, , 2014. ...
The concept of “Ecosystem Services (ES)” has gained global importance since the 1990s. Today its link to sustainable development and human welfare is well documented. However, the level of know-how and the scale and effectiveness of practices differ significantly around the globe. The Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) National Network of Turkey aims to fill gaps in ES research and foster collaboration among experts in the public and academic sectors and non-governmental organizations. Therefore, a comprehensive review of ES studies was carried out with rigorous literature research. The review of 247 publications showed that ES research has advanced in the last two decades principally as a result of academia's impetus but increasing efforts in the science-policy interface have also supported its integration into diverse policy sectors. Among all ES, regulating ES were studied more intensely due to the growing effects of climate change on leading economic sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and water management. Monetary valuation and trade-off knowledge have remained low, based on the difficulties in data availability and assessment methods. Although protected areas are critical to biodiversity conservation, the ES concept has not been integrated into protected area management. Therefore, the ES knowledge in Turkey needs to be scaled up to cover the national level, with higher stakeholder engagement and more focused implementation driven by political will.
... Moreover, a broad functional significance of environmental preference includes not only restoration from mental fatigue but also restoration from anxiety-based stress (Van den Berg et al., 2003). Actually, the combination of well-perceived elements (e.g., experience-related elements) and preferred elements (e.g., nature-related elements and well-maintained artificial elements) forms an environment with good landscape quality, which serves as the important center of attraction for various activities and positively contributes to the psychological and physical wellbeing of individuals (Düzgüneş and Demirel, 2015). Therefore, paying attention to the sense of experience, naturalness and good maintenance presented by the Linpan elements can enhance the perception and preference for the rural environment, which will make it is easier to attract people to relieve pressure in the rural environment. ...
... Criteria of aesthetic evaluation for forest landscape VER, VP: Criteria referred to the research of rural areas in terms of landscape quality according to ErtanDüzgüneş (Ertan Düzgüneş et al. 2015). ...
In recent years, the construction of urban forest parks has run into the fast lane in China. As an indispensable natural landscape resource for urban forest parks, forest landscape has been paid increasing attentions by the public, in contrast, less effort has been made in the field of aesthetic evaluation of forest landscape. Based on the theories of landscape esthetics and psychology, this paper aims to present methods for the aesthetic evaluation, and understand citizen’s aesthetic perceptions of forest landscape using Semantic Differential (SD) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) methods. Moreover, further suggestions will be put forward for a better development of the forest landscape, thereby giving full play to their landscape and recreation functions. As per the findings of this paper, the vegetation element diversity (PC 1 ), the magnificent feel (PC 2 ), the nature-pastoral feel (PC 3 ) and the sense of space (PC 4 ) present the critical comprehensive indexes affecting the aesthetic values of the forest landscape. The relationship between the comprehensive indexes and the landscape aesthetic value is revealed by multiple regression analyses. PC 3 and PC 4 are found to be less influencing on aesthetic values than PC 1 and PC 2 . At last, three suggestions for the construction and protection of forest landscape are put forward. The results of this study will contribute to the preservation of the forest landscape aesthetic, and the integration of these conclusions into the sustainable development strategies of urban forest parks.
... Scenic beauty estimation methods, widely used in environmental and landscape management, identify several features influencing landscape beauty related to the landscape elements (color, height, landforms, vegetation, human features, naturality/ artificiality) and to the interrelation between them and the wider landscape (diversity, contrast, coherence, integrity, ambiance, legibility, openness, etc.) (Franco et al. 2003;The Landscape Institute 2002). Stemming from contrasted theoretical backgrounds, perceptual and experiential methods have also revealed that, in general, landscape appreciation is positively influenced by wilderness, color contrast, mountains, water, openness, trees and valued man-made features (Arriaza et al. 2004;Dearden 1985;Düzgünes and Demirel 2015;Herzog et al. 2000;Howley 2011;Junge et al. 2015). In general, the presence of agroforestry systems in landscapes have a positive impact on the landscape preferences of farmers, other rural stakeholders (García de Jalón et al. 2018;Graves et al. 2017;Tsonkova et al. 2018) and potential tourists (Rigueiro-Rogriguez et al. 2009). ...
... Our findings suggest, as many other studies before, that the influence of human and biophysical factors on landscape perceptions and preferences is highly complex and unreducible to simple, general variables (Düzgünes and Demirel 2015;Smith et al. 2018). Since neither social nor biophysical 1 3 factors can explain by themselves landscape appreciation, they need to be investigated jointly to reveal their combined effect. ...
Agroforestry intercropping systems (AIS), in which crops grow between widely spaced tree rows, can address several land-use challenges in regions of agricultural intensification and decline. Since their contribution to landscape sustainability depends on their coherence with the sociocultural dimension of landscapes, understanding the potential impacts of AIS on rural residents becomes necessary to inform planning processes and optimize their designs. We scrutinized the appreciation of landscapes featuring AIS for rural residents of two contrasted agricultural regions of Québec (Canada), evaluated the influence of some individual characteristics and AIS design features on these appreciations, and elicited the reasons justifying landscape appreciations. Data was collected using an online questionnaire. We compared landscape scenarios featuring AIS designs to landscapes featuring common land-uses using a 10-point Likert scale. Open-ended questions elicited the reasons underlying respondents’ landscape appreciation and closed questions captured their sociodemographic profile and their attitude toward the environment. A total of 161 rural residents filled the questionnaire. The multivariate analysis showed no significant effect of any of the sociodemographic characteristics tested. The statistical analyses revealed that AIS are similarly appreciated to rural landscapes featuring forests, fallows, or cultivated fields. AIS appreciation varied with diversity and row spacing, but in intertwined, regionally contrasted ways. The qualitative analyses showed that the linear arrangement of trees, associated with artificiality, was unappreciated by respondents. Our results highlight that AIS may be socially coherent in diversified rural landscapes. Design recommendations should maximize diversity while attenuating the row effect.
... As stated in their work of Uzun et al. [37], Eroğlu et al. [38], Gültürk and Şişman [39], Düzgüneş Demirel [40], Arriaza et al. [22], a survey was applied for visual quality evaluation in the campus area. The same method can be applied to describe and rank the visual quality assessment. ...
In this study, it is aimed to determine the factors causing visual pollution in Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University campus, to remove the visual pollution and to take measures to prevent it. A survey was conducted to determine the perceptions of the academic and administrative staff and students of the Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University about the visual pollution of the campus. As the survey study was planned to represent the whole campus, it was aimed to include 2 academicians, 2 administrative staff and 2 students in each department in equal proportion to all faculties within the campus. The questionnaire was conducted by face-to-face interview with 100 people at the random selection. The survey results were evaluated in the SPSS package program. As a result of the study, the opinions of the students, academic and administrative staff of Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University about the visual pollution of the structural and plant equipments in the campus have been determined. Preventive measures have been developed to eliminate visual pollution in designated areas.
... On the one hand, landscape quality contributes to preferability of the area; on the other, it accelerates the economic development of the whole area. As a result, it is very important that the perceptions and preferences of visitors are taken into account in the planning decisions during the planning process pertaining these areas (Düzgüneş and Demirel, 2015). It is because including the perceptions of people into the planning process of rural areas helps us increase the life quality and visual value of an area. ...
