Contrasting Landscapes [CP4]
Relation to other Core Patterns:
CP1, CP2, CP3, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9
Alignment to Generative code:
[GC2] Diagnosis of the Land
The steep uplifts of the Otway Ranges and deeply dissected
valleys, and cliffs at the coastlines transferring into coastal
grasslands and agricultural lands provide for the contrasting
landscapes of the region. The various soil formations of the region
result in a diverse vegetation regime, from grass plains and hills,
coastal scrub, coastal heath and bushland, to dry and wet forests.
These varieties in the landscape result in the natural beauty of the
area, a source of attraction to human settlement both in permanent
and short periods of stay. Additionally, varieties in landscape
support a diversity of habitats and interconnected ecological
systems that can function in a sustainable manner.
Instruction: Acknowledge and respect the landscape attributes,
and work with and enhance the existing habitats in vegetation,
wildlife, and human occupation.
Relevance to Anglesea:
Wetlands, salt marshes, rivers, hills, beaches and cliffs with the
Anglesea Heath forest provide for extraordinary contrasting
landscapes. Working with, respecting and living with nature is
fundamental in keeping the existing place character in place.