Incentives for low-input land-use types and their influence on the attractiveness of landscapes

Aesthetic preference for a Swiss alpine landscape: The impact of different agricultural land-use with different biodiversity

“…However, it is hardly known whether landuse changes that lead to ecological benefits also lead to aesthetic benefits for the public. A recent study indicates that low-input land-use types may contribute to the attractiveness of a region (Schüpbach et al, 2008). However, this study was carried out in the Swiss lowlands which differ considerably in land-use from the Swiss Alps.…”

A Meta‐analysis of the Willingness to Pay for Cultural Services from Grasslands in Europe

“…Schaich et al , ; Hahn et al , ). Many landscape preference studies show the positive effect of grasslands on the aesthetic value of landscapes (Hunziker et al , ; Schüpbach et al , ; Junge et al , ; Lindemann‐Matthies et al , ; Schirpke et al , ). In addition, the traditional use of grasslands, including extensive grazing, also represents an important element of cultural heritage, especially in mountain areas (Quétier et al , ; Zoderer et al , ).…”

Seasonality, diversity and aesthetic valuation of landscape plots: An integrative approach to assess landscape quality on different scales

“…Ten plots were mapped in 1996 (Schüpbach, 2000), ten in 2001 (Schüpbach et al, 2008) and seven in 2008 (Hauser, 2008). The plots represented the most common land-use types in the Swiss lowlands (see Maps 1 and 2).…”