The theme of landscape classification by homogeneous units was explored. The used approach considered what the different disciplines related to land management and planning process need and what indicators are most commonly used. A review of landscape classification methods adopted in several European countries and in Italy was done. Results showed high diversity for the used indicators, but also a general trend towards standardization of methodologies in order to link different scales of analysis.
Experiences done at the national level has shown both a general lack for aspects relating to environmental quality, social and economic implications and the dominance of interest for the structural landscape components. In fact, morphological structure, spatial analysis based on land use, land use change, shape and size are the main parameters detected.
The proposal of a new approach, based on the examination of the links between different disciplines subjects with the needs of knowledge the landscape complexity and the role of the possible conflicts and sinergies between them was formulated
