Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVI, Issue 1
Written by Andreea MELINESCU, Sina COSMULESCU
Fruit trees are valuable components in the ecosystem, having both aesthetic and utilitarian functions. This study focuses on assessing the aesthetic aspects of fruit trees during spring, using the expert based paradigm and the perception based paradigm. The Scenic Beauty Estimation method is used to measure the visual quality, but also five landscape parameters: vitality, harmony, fascination, naturalness and colour diversity. Such studies are important for better urban planning, fruit trees proving to increase the visual quality in public green spaces and private gardens, through its decorative elements, such as flowers. The integration of fruit trees in the landscape it is a necessity in creating a sustainable landscape.
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