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The research aims to identify and preserve the unique cultural landscape of the Toraja indigenous settlement using a modified LCA framework.

June 17, 2026Built HeritageOpen Access

Identifying the cultural landscape character of the Toraja indigenous settlement using the landscape character assessment (LCA) method: a case study of Tongkonan Sa’pang

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The research aims to identify and preserve the unique cultural landscape of the Toraja indigenous settlement using a modified LCA framework.
Applied a modified Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) framework to include tangible and intangible dimensions.
Integrated physical and symbolic data through GIS-based spatial mapping and ethnographic fieldwork.
Engaged in participatory validation with customary leaders to ensure local relevance.
Identified seven landscape character units (LCUs) structured into three main zones.
Demonstrated the LCA can be adapted to represent indigenous landscapes and their values.
Developed a community-based, value-driven preservation model applicable to other indigenous territories in Southeast Asia.

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Randomized trial assesses preservation strategies for cultural landscapes in indigenous communities, suggesting new frameworks for sustainability.

Allo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial assesses preservation strategies for cultural landscapes in indigenous communities, suggesting new frameworks for sustainability.