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described from past to present, in view of a common debate and classification. The
final goal was to reach general recommendations on alternative ways for dealing
with future agricultural landscapes, addressed not only to scientists and planners,
but also to policy makers and especially to the people of Europe (Pungetti and
Kruse
2010
).
The EUCALAND Project brought together 40 institutions from 27 countries
with an interdisciplinary and intercultural vision for long-term cooperation on
European agricultural landscapes (Fig.
4.4
). Among these, experts from 13
countries formed 6 interlinked and coordinated multi-disciplinary teams. Each
team undertook research and drew conclusions on European agricultural landscape
issues
such
as
their
description,
history,
classification, policy,
planning
and
dissemination.
Agricultural landscapes are not just perceived in terms of farming and natural
features (Amend et al.
2008
), but also as a common heritage carrying social and
cultural values (Pungetti
2009b
). The characteristic components of the European
agricultural landscapes have been identified, highlighting the cultural, social and
psychological benefits for the well-being of citizens, as well as their future trends.
The development of many of the characteristic features of these landscapes, in
addition, shows the historical passage of time. Their history, accordingly, has been
outlined with the similarities and differences between the countries involved.
A first classification of agricultural landscapes, debated throughout Europe,
finally reached a consensus. The analysis moved on from the various existing
Fig. 4.4
The EUCALAND Project on European agricultural landscape and cultural heritage
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