Future values: addressing the moving target of sustainable cultural landscapes Online publication date: Sun, 29-Nov-2015
by Michelle Thompson-Fawcett; Sarah Picard
International Journal of Society Systems Science (IJSSS), Vol. 7, No. 4, 2015
Abstract: The cultural values model (Stephenson, 2008) provides a conceptualisation of landscape assessment that accounts for interactions between multiple dimensions, particularly space and time. The model has the advantage that it includes a strong temporal scale, something that is often given limited attention. In this paper, a case study in the rural alpine location of Cardrona, New Zealand is used to test the model. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews are undertaken with local farmers, residents and resource management professionals in order to ascertain values held in regard to the Cardrona landscape. The Cardrona landscape is dynamic, has been significantly modified over time, and is currently facing development pressure. A focus on modifying values regarding the future landscape of Cardrona came through strongly in the statements made by informants from the area. In light of this, an amendment to the Cultural Values Model is proposed that incorporates future values.
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