Jessica Matloch examines the importance of regional cultural landscape
for their residents using the approach of willingness to pay. She
identifies that almost each resident of every region prefers water
landscapes. Furthermore, landscape perception is often influenced by
education and by the resident's relationship with nature. The impact of
the relationship to the region differs between regions and resident
groups. Regarding the involvement in or for the landscape, the results
suggest that specific groups of residents are more willing to volunteer
in and for regional landscapes than others. The analyses illustrate that
the region is used the most to relax and the least for cultural
purposes.