Kochanoff, Stanley, "A Plan for Change in Attitudes towards the Landscape Environment in Nova Scotia"

The alteration of our physical landscape ( landscaping as it is commonly known), is generally perceived to be a luxury in Nova Scotia. For many, landscaping is mostly done for cosmetic reasons and the functional aspects of this art and science are not very well understood. Improving the built landscape environment and protection of the existing landscape appear to be low priorities for Nova Scotians.

When compared to other Canadian municipalities,the current policies and land-use mechanisms within the Nova Scotia Planning Act and other government regulations are inadequate with regard to protection and improvement of the landscape environment. This thesis examines the attitudes of Nova Scotians about the landscape environment and the present state of environmental planning with respect to landscape protection and improvement. The obstacles that affect the current perception of landscaping define the problem. Comparisons with respect to environmental policies of selected municipalities are made with other Canadian provinces.

A plan for stewardship for protection of our existing landscape and improvement of our built landscape environment is advocated by way of recommendations. These recommendations are proposed for action at the provincial and municipal levels either through the existing Planning Act or revisions to the Act.

The recommendations are defended on the basis of the benefits of Nova Scotians becoming more aware of the importance of their stewardship of the landscape environment.

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