Sustainable Forest, Beautiful Forest, Well-Managed Forest: Attitudes towards Land Management and Their Influence on the Perception of a Mediterranean Agroforestry Landscape

Aesthetic and ecological qualities overlap interrelate in people’s attitudes towards landscapes. Additionally, the way a landscape manager is perceived, as well managed, usually play significant role interpretation of these dimensions how they are evaluated. A qualitative study was conducted Mediterranean agroforestry (Sierra Oeste, Madrid) to understand different components (ecology, aesthetics, management) influence that itis understood valued by local stakeholders. Based on results series semistructured interviews focus groups, detailed analysis participants’ discourse conducted. guidelines for land planning management were derived reinforce social perceptions enhance its aesthetic conditions.