Rural character is the singular sense of place that one feels when presented with a landscape of unique beauty, a town of particular historical or cultural heritage, or an area containing elements epitomizing the character of a particular, relatively undeveloped place.

 

 

Protected Open Space and Rural Character

Rural Character's Role in Land Preservation Criteria

Rhode Island Farms and Rural Character

Agricultural Land Trends and Uses

Rhode Island Landscape Inventory

History of Rhode Island Scenic Inventories

Final Thoughts

Inconsistencies and Data Gaps

Future Work

 

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All photographs by Rachael Moeller, unless otherwise noted.

Open Space Main/RI Indicators