It is dynamic. Change is both inevitable and necessary. The countryside of the future will serve many different purposes in a rapidly changing world. Forces in the global economy are likely to alter agriculture and the rural economy in the years ahead, with consequences for the landscape. The landscape can be transformed very quickly, for example, by climatic and economic forces.
People have the power to change it dramatically and over night.
While change can enhance and enrich the environment, it can sometimes erode the character of the landscape and cause the loss of many wildlife habitats. There is a growing awareness of the impact of human action on the natural environment, and this has led to widespread public concern. This page produced by the Environment Grouping, Hampshire County Council . Comments on Hantsweb should be sent to the Hantsweb Manager . For more information on our services please contact Hampshire County Council Information Centres .