This project is a basic research of the “Landscape Assessment Guidelines” (draft). This plan reviewed landscape assessment relevant literature, which included landscape aesthetic theories, landscape types, and standards of operation from British, American, and Canadian scenic beauty assessment mechanism. Furthermore, we examined the operating modes and contents of different types of domestic Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) plans in the past three years. We also conducted five consult meetings to collect opinions of landscape scholars and experts. Finally, six landscape impact assessment case studies were demonstrated to adjust and modify the procedures of the technique regulation. The results proposed to evaluate the degree of landscape changes and to reinforce public participation to reduce subjective landscape assessment controversy. The landscape assessment is becoming more appropriate, adaptive and effective to implement.

Environment impact assessment;landscpae assessment;visual impact