{"product_id":"gardens-and-landscapes-in-historic-building-conservation-isbn-9781118508145","title":"Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGardens \u0026amp; Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  Contributors vii  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction Marion Harney xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: History and Theory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What is it about gardens that you want to conserve? John Dixon Hunt 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The National Trust approach to garden conservation Mike Calnan 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The nature of gardens and their signifi cance John Sales 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Some Olla Podrida from the diary of a garden historian Richard Wheeler 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 On design and process William Martin Wood 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Evolution of principles for the conservation of gardens and designed landscapes David Jacques 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Conservation of garden buildings Michael Forsyth 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 ‘Perished Perches’: historic garden furniture Lisa White 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The history and the future of public parks David Lambert 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The history and aesthetic development of the cemetery and related conservation issues Jonathan Lovie 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Survey and Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Researching historic parks and gardens David Lambert 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Defi ning signifi cance and developing a conservation philosophy Sarah Couch 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Science and craft in understanding historic gardens and their management Peter Thoday 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Garden archaeology Brian Dix 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Conservation arboriculture: the natural art of tree management in historic landscapes Neville Fay 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 The use of aerial photographs for conservation and research Helen Winton 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Conservation and Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Values in heritage management: conservation plans and beyond Kim Auston 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Developing a conservation management plan Sarah Couch 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Public parks and their conservation Hazel Conway 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Conserving historic parks and gardens in a changing climate Jenifer White 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Conserving the grey? Management of vegetation without an end-point in culturally important landscapes James Hitchmough 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 ‘Plants are fashioned by cultivation, man by education’ Robert Mattock 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Costing and contracts for historic gardens and landscapes Nigel Thorne 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Constraints and working on site: some practical and contractual problems Mike Ibbotson 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Legislative Framework\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Designed landscapes and national designation Fridy Duterloo-Morgan 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Conservation legislation in the UK Colin Johns 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Historic parks and gardens: the planning system and other conservation tools Jonathan Lovie 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 The role of the Heritage Lottery Fund in the conservation of historic gardens and designed landscapes Drew Bennellick 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Legal protection for structures, trees and wildlife Charles Mynors 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Easy access to historic landscapes Heather J.L. Smith 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 The international context – the European Landscape Convention Adrian Phillips 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Cultural landscapes and the World Heritage Convention Susan Denyer 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Why should there be any international law relating to monuments and cultural landscapes? Malcolm Forster 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Conservation in Action: Case Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 ‘. . . with great art, cost, and diligens . . .’ – the reconstruction of the Elizabethan Garden at Kenilworth Castle Brian Dix 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Paradise restored – a case study exploring the restoration of three of Hestercombe’s period gardens Philip White 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Strawberry Hill, Twickenham Marion Harney 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Stourhead – the conservation and management of a ‘Living work of art’ Alan Power 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Hackfall, Yorkshire Patrick James 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefi eld Patrick James 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 The Roof Gardens, Kensington, London Lynne Bridge 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Lowther Castle \u0026amp; Gardens Dominic Cole 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Monticello Marion Harney 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 The Gardens of the Alhambra Farhat A. Hussain 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Central Park, New York City Michael Forsyth 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With an august roll call of contributors\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eGardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation fills a useful niche . . . Theory and practice are here combined in a rich mix.\"  (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Australian Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 April 2015)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarion Harney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirector of Studies, MSc in the Conservation of Historic Gardens and Cultural Landscapes, University of Bath\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevised and directs this postgraduate degree programme, which is taught by leading professionals, expert practitioners and academics and is open to graduates from most disciplines and other professionals with relevant experience wishing to gain a vocational degree.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGardens \u0026amp; Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for everyone with an interest in the conservation of historic gardens and designed landscapes worldwide. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wide range of sources, combining academic and professional perspectives, the book offers 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, from landscape managers and architects to historians and academics, the book reflects the interdisciplinary nature of conservation work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructured to be of direct practical application, the book takes the reader through the process of historic landscape conservation, giving copious examples, emphasising throughout the integrative teamwork involved and providing clear guidance to the management and conservation of historic gardens and designed landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edetails the practical demands of working on an historic landscape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egives key information in each area and lists where to go for more detailed guidance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecovers important recent changes in planning requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexplores the theoretical underpinning to conservation\/preservation work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e This volume on gardens is the fifth in a series on historic building conservation that combines conservation philosophy in the built environment with knowledge of traditional materials and structural and constructional conservation techniques and technology:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Skills in Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructures \u0026amp; Construction in Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterior Finishes \u0026amp; Fittings for Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGardens \u0026amp; Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile substantial publications exist on each of the subject areas, few individuals and practices have ready access to all of these or the time to read them in detail. The aim of the series is to introduce each aspect of conservation and to provide concise, basic and up-to-date knowledge, sufficient for the professional practitioner as well as for commissioning client bodies, managers and advisors to appreciate the subject better and to know where to seek further help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989271134437,"sku":"NP9781118508145","price":110.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118508145.jpg?v=1761783461","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/gardens-and-landscapes-in-historic-building-conservation-isbn-9781118508145","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}