The role of landscape in local development strategies based on the community led local development approach. The case of Sicily

This paper moves from some recent researches dealing with participatory local development in Sicily2 based on strategic and partnership choices carried out by local communities through CLLD (Community Led Local Development). This article will analize the role of landscape in SSLTP (“Strategie di Sviluppo Locale di Tipo partecipativo”)3 as realized by the communities of the 22 Sicilian territorial areas dealing with rural development policies through the Leader approach.