Shaping the assessment of cumulative vertical infrastructure The cumulative effects on landscape character of vertical infrastructure, such as pylons and wind turbines, can have a damaging effect on some of the most picturesque places in the UK. Cumbria and the adjoining areas are home to a wealth of inspiring landscapes, including the Lake District National Park, visited by millions of people each year. But as the UK grows more dependent on renewable energy technologies, landscapes such as this are coming under increasing pressure to accommodate the infrastructure we need to support our expanding energy needs.Producing Valuable Guidance As part of an ongoing framework agreement with Cumbria County Council (CCC), our landscape architects carried out a study of the cumulative impacts of ver

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