The domain of Visual Landscape Quality (VLQ) is characterised by a subjective nature and remains one of the least methodologically standardised domains. To address this gap, the study proposes a holistic, Geographic Information System (GIS)-based approach. The approach, grounded in the US Bureau of Land Management's Visual Resource Management (VRM) principles, is adapted to regional conditions and strengthened by: (i) integrating spatial layers, including percent tree cover, to refine the vegetation criterion and using landform as the Topographic Position Index; (ii) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery providing comprehensive landscape information; (iii) validation through a survey of 62 experts across disciplines to analyse perceptual accuracy and ensure objectivity; and (iv) integrating Landscape Character Analysis to align VLQ classes with character types. This method translates basin-scale analysis into sub-scale planning decisions, identifies ecologically meaningful boundaries and supports sustainable landscape planning for decision-makers and practitioners working across administrative boundaries and sectors.
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