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Aesthetic preference for a Swiss alpine landscape: The impact of different agricultural land-use with different biodiversity
Lindemann-Matthies, P., Briegel, R., Schüpbach, B. & Junge, X. (2010). Aesthetic preference for a Swiss alpine landscape: The impact of different agricultural land-use with different biodiversity. Landscape and Urban Planning, 98, 99-109.
- Linkdoi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2010.07.015
- Stichworteperception, preferences, public, simulated colour images, agro-environment schemes, sustainable agriculture
Abstract
To counter the loss of agro-biodiversity, Swiss farmers can qualify for area-related direct payments by managing part of their utilized land (at least 7%) as so-called ecological compensation areas (ECAs). However, little is know how changing farming practices influence the scenic beauty of a landscape in view of the public. Such knowledge is especially valuable in regions that are significant tourist destinations and places of recreation. This paper investigates, with the help of 16 simulated c
