Table 2. Framework for assessing naturalness

Perceived naturalness Sub-classification of land cover map Weight
High Broad-leaved forest(311), Inland marshes(511), Riparian zone(612) 1
Rather high Coniferous forest(321), Mixed forest(331), Natural grasslands(411), Other grassland(423), River(711), Lake(712) 0.75
Medium Irrigated arable land(221), Pasture(251), Other cultivation patterns(252), Cemetry(422), land in fallow(623) 0.5
Rather low Non-irrigated arable land(222), Orchard(241), Golf course(421), Unpaved playground(622) 0.25
Low Residential area/housing area(111), Block of flats(112), Culture, sports and recreation facilities(141), Railroad(153), Road(154), Environmental facilities(161), Educational administration facilities(162), Other public facilities(163), Cultivation facility(231), Playfield(622) 0