Sustainable development demands the wise use of resources. A thorough understanding of the project, the site and its environment is essential. During and following this learning process the broad design objectives of the project shall be developed and confirmed by the landscape designer. Conceptual solutions are developed to enable the landscape designer to clarify the principles of the project before focusing on the detail. Once the best conceptual solution to a particular objective has been selected, the detailed techniques and methods required to achieve the desired results are considered and the most appropriate solution shall be specified.
Any activities have the potential to uncover unexpected problems or opportunities.
LfN recognises this potential and promotes a positive approach to turn problems and constraints into opportunities. Landscape designers and managers are required to visit the site and monitor implementation on a regular basis. Where appropriate, consideration is given to modifying the design or design objectives to overcome problems or to grasp unforeseen opportunities. The landscape managers are required to review the landscape as it develops. Landscape objectives can take many years to fulfil, during which time circumstances can change and new opportunities may present themselves.