Overview of this two-day seminar: Cultural landscapes are dynamic, living resources that can be designed, vernacular, ethnographic, or part of a historic site. Discuss how to identify and inventory character-defining features. Explore the concepts of planning and documentation, and the development of the cultural landscape report. Discuss the implication of evaluating, treating, and maintaining landscape resources under the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines. Understand the philosophical foundations for a realistic approach to making decisions about the preservation and long-term management of cultural landscapes through case studies and identify tools and techniques for managing change.

Pre-registration is required for all in-person seminars and is recommended at least 8-12 weeks prior to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.

Additional information; including detailed agenda, faculty, and pre-registration/scholarship forms: https://www.npi.org/seminars/cultural-and-natural-resource-management/cultural-landscapes-understanding