The Scottish Government

Regional Priority Code

Landscape Priorities

Relevant Packages

TAY13

Valued and attractive landscapes which contribute positively to people's environment through:

TAY13a

a. The safeguarding and enhancement of the diverse character of rural landscapes. Particularly proposals that:

• encourage collaboration which enhances the landscape character in recognised landscape partnerships areas.

TAY13b

b. Enhanced experience, understanding and enjoyment of the landscape. Particularly proposals that:

• enhance key views, particularly those within NSA's, including access to those views, from public roads, access routes, footpaths and public open spaces, and at recognised viewpoints
• support specific events and initiatives to raise the profile of Tayside's quality landscapes.

TAY13c

c. High quality design in both new build and natural elements that enhance and strengthen the landscape character of an area. Particularly proposals that:

• enhance the landscape character in recognised landscape partnerships areas with collaborative projects which will deliver landscape-scale benefits.

TAY13d

d. Actions at a landscape scale which strengthen and/or enhance the landscape character of an area and contribute to sense of place. Particularly proposals that:

• improve access to and enjoyment of the landscape character in and around local communities
• actions which utilise Sustainable Design Guidelines where appropriate.

TAY13e

e. A strengthening and/or enhancement of the special qualities within National Scenic Areas (NSA), National Parks and locally designated landscapes. Actions should contribute to delivery of NSA Management Strategy where one is in place. Particularly proposals that:

• support positive management to reinforce the inherent character and qualities of the 5 NSA's in Tayside (Glen Lyon, Rannoch, Tummel, St Fillans/Comrie, and Dunkeld)
• support positive management of the special qualities of Loch Lomond and Trossachs and Cairngorms National Parks in line with both NP Plans
• enhance those sites in Tayside within the National Inventory of Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes.

f. A strengthening and/or enhancement of the special qualities within National Scenic Areas (NSA), National Parks and locally designated landscapes. Actions should contribute to delivery of NSA Management Strategy where one is in place. Particularly proposals that:

• address erosion and damage resulting from heavy access use in fragile areas and popular footpaths in the hills and uplands of Tayside.

TAY14

An increased contribution to the diversity and character of landscape form Scotland's woods and forests, through restructuring planted woodlands, particularly through the use of Low Intervention Silvicultural Systems, and diversification of a range of well designed woodland types in the preferred areas, as identified in regional Indicative Forestry or Woodland Strategies or in line with Forest Habitat Networks, particularly the improvement of degraded or unsightly local environments. Particularly proposals that:

• support woodland management and expansion along the lines of the Forest Habitat Network potential for Tayside previously undertaken by FCS and SNH
• support Forest Plans and associated actions to restructure large-scale, first-rotation conifer plantations
• support proposals which seek to protect, restore and enhance the woodland and tree elements of Tayside's Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes particularly the application of Low Impact Silvicultural Systems to policy and other important woodland landscape features
• support positive of heritage trees including historic orchards, where they are important landscape and cultural features
• support for new woodlands which will enhance the predominantly agricultural landscape of rural areas in lowland Perthshire and Angus
• new woodlands around towns and cities which enhance the landscape setting (and which are not eligible for WIAT support).