More, bigger, better and joined

More, bigger, better and joined

HNV:

The pros: •  Recognising continuity and gradation in the

landscape •  Recognising the network of components that

beget ecological value

The cons? •  Singling out ‘park’ landscapes? •  Landscapes sealed in aspic? •  Perpetuating peasantry?

HNV:

Principles? •  Acknowledging local ownership •  Collaboration •  Building a sense of common interest •  Sharing experience •  Reducing the sense of conservation only

being touted by ‘outside officials’

•  Parochialism?