Landscape perception of local population: the relationship between ecological characteristics, local society and visitor preferences

Abstract

Previous research has described and mapped the 'visitor-landscape' correspondence in terms of 'demand' and 'offer'. The relationship between the landscape and the socio-economic structure of the local population has also been studied, enabling us to create scenarios of change. Other relationships are being studied in order to provide an understanding both of the local population and of the tourism industry within the context of the 'landscape resource', in an attempt to produce results, both for this industry and for the sensible and sustainable management of the above mentioned resource.