The Scenery Integrity Objective dataset is initially derived from other entities in the GIS Data Dictionary by extracting appropriate features, such as Scenic Classes or Landscape Visibility polygons and adding unique features not found elsewhere such as designated areas. Desired conditions for scenery include scenic integrity objectives that describe the minimum degree to which desired scenic character attributes are to remain intact. Desired Scenic Integrity or Scenic Integrity Objectives are developed using integrated resource management and public involvement during a planning effort such a land management plan revision. Scenic integrity objectives are assigned throughout the plan area.The complete process is included in the Landscape Aesthetics Handbook listed below, under "References". Associated National Applications: Land Management Plan revision, watershed assessments, mid-scale assessments, project level planning, and monitoring.

VERY HIGH (VH) scenic integrity refers to landscapes where the valued landscape character "is' intact with only minute if any deviations. The existing landscape character and sense of place is expressed at the highest possible level.

HIGH(H) scenic integrity refers to landscapes where the valued landscape character "appears" intact. Deviations may be present but must repeat the form, line, color, texture, and pattern common to the landscape character so completely and at such scale that they are not evident.

MODERATE(M) scenic integrity refers to landscapes where the valued landscape character "appears slightly altered." Noticeable deviations must remain visually subordinate to the landscape character being viewed. See section below on meeting integrity levels.

LOW(L)scenic integrity refers to landscapes where the valued landscape character "appears moderately altered." Deviations begin to dominate the valued landscape character being viewed but they borrow valued attributes such as size, shape, edge effect and pattern of natural openings, vegetative type changes or architectural styles outside the landscape being viewed. They should not only appear as valued character outside the landscape being viewed but compatible or complimentary to the character within.

VERY LOW (VL) scenic integrity refers to landscapes where the valued landscape character "appears heavily altered." Deviations may strongly dominate the valued landscape character. They may not borrow from valued attributes such as size, shape, edge effect and pattern of natural openings, vegetative type changes or architectural styles within or outside the landscape being viewed. However deviations must be shaped and blended with the natural terrain (landforms) so that elements such as unnatural edges, roads, landings, and structures do not dominate the composition.