'Seeing is Not Everything': Exploring the Landscape Experiences of Different Publics (original) (raw)

This paper explores the complex relationship between different public groups and their experiences of landscapes. It emphasizes the importance of landscapes in shaping identities and highlights the challenges faced in integrating diverse perspectives into decision-making processes, particularly concerning conservation and development. Through qualitative interviews with various public stakeholders, insights into their emotional and experiential connections to landscapes, particularly in recreational contexts like mountain biking, are presented.