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The designer shall understand and take account of the following; UNDERSTANDING THE SITE the substrate and soils; slope; drainage; aspect; the vegetation characteristics; the fauna, flora and habitats; the adjacent land uses; the Local Plan, Local Assessment or Statement and the 1992 "Earth Summit" Local Agenda 21. Local Biodiversity Action Plans; the landscape rationale - how and why it was formed, how and why it works and how and why it is likely to develop. LANDSCAPE DESIGN / ECOLOGICAL POTENTIAL the landscape character and its designations - designed, historical or cultural characteristics; any other distinctive or valuable landscape characteristics; the prediction of the ecological potential of the site; opportunities for addressing habitat and species fragmentation; improving biodiversity; and protecting species; PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS the purpose, rationale and objectives of the project; the prediction of the design life of the project or parts of it; the likely future standard of maintenance; the materials used; CONSULTATION which may include; the client, statutory and other appropriate consultees; voluntary sector organisations; the public, local residents and businesses; and other professionals involved.