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Contributors vii <p>Introduction Marion Harney xv</p> <p><b>Part I: History and Theory</b></p> <p>1 What is it about gardens that you want to conserve? John Dixon Hunt 1</p> <p>2 The National Trust approach to garden conservation Mike Calnan 9</p> <p>3 The nature of gardens and their signifi cance John Sales 23</p> <p>4 Some Olla Podrida from the diary of a garden historian Richard Wheeler 31</p> <p>5 On design and process William Martin Wood 47</p> <p>6 Evolution of principles for the conservation of gardens and designed landscapes David Jacques 55</p> <p>7 Conservation of garden buildings Michael Forsyth 67</p> <p>8 ‘Perished Perches’: historic garden furniture Lisa White 79</p> <p>9 The history and the future of public parks David Lambert 91</p> <p>10 The history and aesthetic development of the cemetery and related conservation issues Jonathan Lovie 101</p> <p><b>Part II: Survey and Assessment</b></p> <p>11 Researching historic parks and gardens David Lambert 117</p> <p>12 Defi ning signifi cance and developing a conservation philosophy Sarah Couch 129</p> <p>13 Science and craft in understanding historic gardens and their management Peter Thoday 141</p> <p>14 Garden archaeology Brian Dix 149</p> <p>15 Conservation arboriculture: the natural art of tree management in historic landscapes Neville Fay 153</p> <p>16 The use of aerial photographs for conservation and research Helen Winton 163</p> <p><b>Part III: Conservation and Management</b></p> <p>17 Values in heritage management: conservation plans and beyond Kim Auston 173</p> <p>18 Developing a conservation management plan Sarah Couch 181</p> <p>19 Public parks and their conservation Hazel Conway 193</p> <p>20 Conserving historic parks and gardens in a changing climate Jenifer White 207</p> <p>21 Conserving the grey? Management of vegetation without an end-point in culturally important landscapes James Hitchmough 219</p> <p>22 ‘Plants are fashioned by cultivation, man by education’ Robert Mattock 227</p> <p>23 Costing and contracts for historic gardens and landscapes Nigel Thorne 239</p> <p>24 Constraints and working on site: some practical and contractual problems Mike Ibbotson 247</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Legislative Framework</b></p> <p>25 Designed landscapes and national designation Fridy Duterloo-Morgan 255</p> <p>26 Conservation legislation in the UK Colin Johns 261</p> <p>27 Historic parks and gardens: the planning system and other conservation tools Jonathan Lovie 271</p> <p>28 The role of the Heritage Lottery Fund in the conservation of historic gardens and designed landscapes Drew Bennellick 283</p> <p>29 Legal protection for structures, trees and wildlife Charles Mynors 291</p> <p>30 Easy access to historic landscapes Heather J.L. Smith 301</p> <p>31 The international context – the European Landscape Convention Adrian Phillips 309</p> <p>32 Cultural landscapes and the World Heritage Convention Susan Denyer 321</p> <p>33 Why should there be any international law relating to monuments and cultural landscapes? Malcolm Forster 331</p> <p><b>Part V: Conservation in Action: Case Studies</b></p> <p>34 ‘. . . with great art, cost, and diligens . . .’ – the reconstruction of the Elizabethan Garden at Kenilworth Castle Brian Dix 339</p> <p>35 Paradise restored – a case study exploring the restoration of three of Hestercombe’s period gardens Philip White 345</p> <p>36 Strawberry Hill, Twickenham Marion Harney 357</p> <p>37 Stourhead – the conservation and management of a ‘Living work of art’ Alan Power 371</p> <p>38 Hackfall, Yorkshire Patrick James 377</p> <p>39 Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefi eld Patrick James 385</p> <p>40 The Roof Gardens, Kensington, London Lynne Bridge 393</p> <p>41 Lowther Castle & Gardens Dominic Cole 405</p> <p>42 Monticello Marion Harney 413</p> <p>43 The Gardens of the Alhambra Farhat A. Hussain 421</p> <p>44 Central Park, New York City Michael Forsyth 431</p> <p>Index</p>

<p>"With an august roll call of contributors<i>, </i>Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation fills a useful niche . . . Theory and practice are here combined in a rich mix."  (<i>Journal of Australian Garden</i>, 1 April 2015)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p><b>Marion Harney</b></p> <p>Director of Studies, MSc in the Conservation of Historic Gardens and Cultural Landscapes, University of Bath</p> <p>Devised 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.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p><i>Gardens & Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation</i> 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.</p> <p>Drawing 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.</p> <p>Structured 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.</p> <ul> <li>details the practical demands of working on an historic landscape</li> <li>gives key information in each area and lists where to go for more detailed guidance</li> <li>covers important recent changes in planning requirements</li> <li>explores the theoretical underpinning to conservation/preservation work</li> </ul> <p> 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:</p> <ul> <li>Understanding Historic Building Conservation</li> <li>Materials & Skills in Historic Building Conservation</li> <li>Structures & Construction in Historic Building Conservation</li> <li>Interior Finishes & Fittings for Historic Building Conservation</li> <li>Gardens & Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation</li> </ul> <p>While 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.</p>

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