Landscape character assessment for Malaysia's rural landscape: A conceptual framework

Zakariya, Khalilah and Ibrahim, Putri Haryati and Abdul Wahab, Nur Amirah (2017) Landscape character assessment for Malaysia's rural landscape: A conceptual framework. In: Persidangan Kebangsaan Masyarakat, Ruang & Alam Sekitar (MATRA) 2017, 23rd-24th February 2017, Penang. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The landscape character of a rural area is the distinct and recognisable patterns that are shaped by the natural, built and cultural elements found in a particular setting. It is the combination of geology, landform, soils, vegetation, land use, field patterns and human settlements that play important roles to reflect the rural landscape character of place. The rural landscape character is part of the cultural heritage. Malaysia is currently facing the rapid growth of urbanization into the rural areas, and the transformation of rural areas into formalized settings. The rural landscape may eventually lose its unique characters. Therefore, it is essential to identify what are the attributes that make up the rural landscape and how planners and designers can assess them to understand their values. Based on literature review, this article examines the existing body of work on landscape character assessment and the rural landscape characters. The aim of this article is to propose a conceptual framework on landscape characters assessment for Malaysia’s rural landscape. The conceptual framework can be used a potential method to assess the rural landscape and how it can be conserved or improved in the future. The rural landscape character assessment can guide the planning of rural areas to maintain their harmonious relationship between culture and nature in terms of the planning, design and management.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Additional Information:	4776/56004
Uncontrolled Keywords:	landscape character, rural landscape, Landscape Character Assessment, Malaysia
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GB Physical geography H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD72 Economic growth, development, planning H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT401 Rural groups. Rural sociology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr. Khalilah Zakariya
Date Deposited:	14 Apr 2017 10:13
Last Modified:	12 Sep 2019 16:25
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/56004

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