Landscape Assessment 1995
Far North District Landscape Assessment 1995
The landscape units identified by the assessment are relatively large areas of terrain that have fairly constant characteristics, whereas the landscape features are smaller elements such as volcanic peaks or prominent coastal landforms.
The criteria used to determine which landscape units are outstanding are as follows:
An area of landscape which is predominantly natural, has very distinctive or remarkable characteristics, and that displays high levels of most, but not necessarily all of the following criteria:
(a) Geological, topographical, ecological dynamism;
(b) Aesthetic values;
(c) Distinctiveness and memorability;
(d) Clearly recognised signs of the formative processes leading to its creation;
(e) Transient values;
(f) Values that are shared and recognised by the community;
(g) Value to Tangata Whenua;
(h) Historical associations;
(i) Public visibility;
(j) Accessibility to viewing audience.
An outstanding landscape feature is an element or small portion of landscape which is predominantly natural and has distinctive or remarkable characteristics that make it a feature of the broader landscape setting.
A large portion of the area identified as “Outstanding” is on land administrated by DOC. The majority of land in private title that has been identified as outstanding is on the District’s coastline. There is also a significant portion of Maori land, and that therefore warrants additional consideration in the plan.
| Landscape Assessment 1995 Report | 223K |
| Plans 1-5: Landscape Units and sensitivity ratings | 992K |
| Plans 6-10: Character Areas | 934K |
| Plans 11-15: Sensitive Ridgelines under Immediate Threat and Extent of Areas of Landscape Significance | 805K |
| Worksheet Landscape Unit Identification Summary: Coastal (Download the summary to identify specific worksheet units) Units 1-27 Units 28-54 |
24K 613K 603K |
| Worksheet Landscape Unit Identification Summary: Terrestrial (Download the summary to identify specific worksheet units) Units 1-29 Units 30-58 |
25K 637K 640K |
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