Vital Landscapes -

: Measuring the degree and type of changes caused by human and non-human influences. Planning on "Solid Paper": The Base Map

The concept of generally refers to a framework in restoration ecology and urban planning used to evaluate and restore the health of ecosystems at a broad spatial scale. In the context of "solid paper," this likely refers to the foundational research or professional planning documents used to map and execute these designs. Core Concept: Vital Landscape Attributes (VLAs) Vital landscapes

: Evaluating the physical arrangement and the living species within the area. : Measuring the degree and type of changes

Increasing agricultural yields while minimizing environmental impact. Vital landscapes

Restoring deforested areas back into healthy, functional ecosystems.