In this chapter; the visual landscape assessment of Bartın province, Amasra district is made, especially with the idea that the area is significant for its visual landscape value, and identifying areas of importance is also aimed. For this purpose; the scoring systems required for the evaluation of the visual landscape of Amasra are identified with the help of academicians and experts, and
... [Show full abstract] visually high-quality landscapes are defined. The landscape structure of an area is closely related to the perceived visual landscape quality. Visual landscape character has a significant effect on people's recreational activity preferences. The more natural, different, diverse, harmonious, intriguing, mysterious, perspective, reassuring, and regular the landscape structure of an area is, the higher visual value it provides. In this context , the role of landscape esthetical quality in environmental management should be taken into consideration and the visual esthetical structure of the landscape should be included in planning decisions.
