This working group is concerned with the historic development of the man-made landscape and its conservation and interpretation, across Europe. A particular focus is on the identification, characterisation and understanding of different cultural landscape types, with regard to their visual, ecological, cultural and land use values, as well as the ways in which these aspects are interlinked and mutually interdependent. The future sustainable development of Europe's cultural landscapes are also a key concern, as are the ways in which traditional cultural landscapes can act as models for future sustainable land use.