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Tool Summary Tool Characteristics Tool Application Source of Tools Opinion of Tools

Tool Characteristics

Name of the tool
Seascape Assessment

Data required to utilise tool
To fulfil a seascape assessment a broad knowledge of the area is required from the historical background to the economic marine activities. The historical background includes an awareness of events, myths and legends relating to a particular place which might differentiate between sections of the coast and seascape which could otherwise appear similar, while the character and details of the fishing industry e.g. is it seasonal, inshore or offshore etc. should be understood (Hill et al.)

Form of output
A report

Type of data output
Qualitative

What format is the tool available in?
The tool is to be found in the paper:
M.Hill, J.Briggs, P. Minto, D. Bagnal;, K. Foley, A. Williams (2001) Guide to Best Practice in Seascape Assessment Maritime Ireland/Wales INTERREG 1994-99.

What language/s is the tool available in?
English

Characterisation of the tool
Assessment method

Factors covered

Environment

Social

Economic

Governance

1
Surrounding environment

1

0

1
Planning & conservation designations

Stage when tool is usually used

Inception of idea

Design

Design assessment

Construction

Operation

Demolition

1

1

1

0

0

0