In this introduction to the basics of cultural landscapes, learn about designed, vernacular, and ethnographic landscapes, and historic sites. Review applicable laws and regulations, and discuss how to identify and inventory character-defining features of a landscape. Explore the concepts of preservation planning and documentation, and the development of the cultural landscape report for use in managing historic and cultural landscapes. Case studies illustrate realistic approaches to effective landscape management and preservation.

Cultural Landscapes: An Introduction
Instructor: Lucinda A. Brockway 
November 14-15, 2023—Atlanta, GA
Two-day in-person seminar, offered in conjunction with Cultural Landscapes: Advanced Tools for Managing Change, in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Historic Preservation Division, and the Georgia Department of Transportation