Abstract
Abstract This short discussion considers the role that livestock play in the creation and dilution of landscape coherences. Using the example of the cattle breeds found in the British Isles, it argues that variations in breed types are an important but neglected part of the landscape. Selected examples are discussed and it is contended that cattle represent significant cultural aspects of the landscape. It is also acknowledged that variations in regional cattle types reflect the impact of past and present agricultural practice on the landscape. Consequently, the paper suggests that types of breeds should also be taken into account when considering policy measures to conserve the appearance of local landscapes. The paper concludes by calling for a more systematic study of local livestock.
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