Refine landscape overview

Not applicable for performance tracking of specific indicators

This step is only applicable for a full reassessment and does not apply when conducting performance tracking for specific indicators.

The landscape overview provides key contextual information about the landscape, helping to frame sustainability considerations throughout the reassessment. This section should be reviewed and updated as needed to ensure it reflects the most current conditions. The structure remains the same as in the baseline assessment, and detailed criteria can be found in the baseline assessment guidelines.

Review and update the landscape overview to ensure it reflects the current conditions of the landscape.

In most sections, a ‘Compare results’ button is available. When clicked, it displays the data entered during the baseline assessment alongside the data submitted in the reassessment, making it easier to understand changes between assessments. This feature also applies to Steps B and C.

Use the ‘Compare results’ feature to understand changes between assessments.

Set up documentation storage system

Throughout the reassessment process, you will need to store and share supporting documentation with your assessment team, external stakeholders, and the LandScale team. For assurance purposes, it is recommended to upload data directly to the LandScale platform. If you would like to explore alternative options, refer to the baseline assessment guidelines.

Review fields with baseline information

Some fields will be pre-populated with information from the baseline assessment, with an option to edit if needed. If no changes are made, it will be assumed that the existing information has been reviewed and remains accurate. These fields include:

• Landscape introduction

• Economic activities of interest

• Landscape trends and risks

• Production context

• Governance structures

• Land use and land allocation

Manually update remaining fields

Other fields will follow the same structure as the baseline but will not be pre-populated. Instead, users can refer back to previous entries while ensuring the most up-to-date information is documented. These fields include:

• Landscape maps

• Demographic information

• Land use and land cover breakdown