The research focussed on parties that cultivate the land (farmers), parties that are indirectly economically dependent on the landscape (recreational businesses and restaurants) and parties that sue the land (civilians and recreants). The researchers made use of existing literature and data and collaborated with stakeholders to think about possible development of the landscape. It was concluded that the competitive position of agricultural enterprises of the Amstelland is insufficient.
Causes for this are the proximity of the city, which gives the farmers little options when it comes to ground and the relatively expensive price of the ground. Because the ground they work on is very moist, the agricultural enterprises are not very productive.