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Since 2002, Countryscape has facilitated the Landscape Character Network (LCN) (formerly known as the Countryside Character Network). Countryscape was re-appointed following competitive tendering in 2005 and 2007.

The Landscape Character Network is a free-to-join, informal, information-sharing network dedicated to landscape - delivering news, resources, links and events on Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) and the European Landscape Convention. Central to this work has been the development of a large 200+ page website, which functions as the UK’s foremost hub of LCA information – offering downloadable guidance, case studies, workshop proceedings, a discussion forum and many other resources. The website also houses the national Database of LCA in England, which can be searched via an interactive map. Management of the LCN involves the day-to-day administration of the network; developing the LCN logo and brand identity; maintaining the LCN website and discussion forum, including the sourcing and production of new LCA-related content and resources; design and print of communication materials; organising and promoting a series of topical workshops; editing and publishing 'LCN News' - a quarterly, electronic newsletter; placing and writing articles on the network, landscape and its applications in relevant media.

• For more information visit the LCN website at www.landscapecharacter.org.uk