Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation / Historic Building Conservation (ePub)

This comprehensive guide on historic garden and landscape
conservation will help landscape professionals familiarise
themselves with what the conservation of historic gardens, garden
structures and designed landscapes encompasses.



The aim of the series is to introduce each aspect of
conservation and to provide concise, basic and up-to-date knowledge
within five volumes, sufficient for the professional to appreciate
the subject better and to know where to seek further help.



Gardens & Landscapes in Historic Building
Conservation is an essential guide for everyone with an
interest in the conservation of historic gardens and designed
landscapes worldwide. The latest assessment of the origins, scope
and impact of gardens and designed landscapes is vital
reading. Covering history and theory, survey and assessment,
conservation and management and the legislative framework the book
considers all aspects of garden and landscape conservation and
related issues. It explores the challenge of conserving these
important sites and surviving physical remains and a conservation
movement which must understand, protect and interpret those
remains.

This book demonstrates how the discipline of the history and
conservation of gardens and landscapes has matured in recent
decades, recognising the increased participation of professional
contract and curatorial managers in the management of these sites
and in conserving and interpreting landscapes.

Drawing on a wide range of sources, combining academic and
professional perspectives, the book provides information and advice
relevant to all involved in trying to preserve one of
England's greatest cultural contributions and legacy for
future generations to enjoy. With chapters by all the leading
players in the field and illustrated by copious examples this gives
essential guidance to the management and conservation of historic
gardens and designed landscapes.