207-318 Management of Heritage Landscapes

207-105 Horticulture II or 207-205 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management.

At the conclusion of the subject the student should be able to demonstrate:

• a critical understanding of the theory and tools for assessing cultural significance;

• skill in preparing appropriate conservation policies; and

• an understanding of suitable management and interpretation plans for significant natural and cultural landscapes.

The content includes:

• the theory of cultural significance, including an understanding of aesthetic, historic, scientific and social value;

• relevance of the Burra Charter and its use in the assessment of heritage significance;

• organisations involved in the assessment and management of landscape heritage;

• development of conservation policies and management plans;

• interpretation and use of landscapes judged to be of heritage significance; and

• legal and planning processes relevant to landscape heritage policy and management.

An individual assignment equivalent to 4000 words. (60%), and a group assignment equivalent to 2000 words (40%).