Replacing Trees in Historic Landscapes

Trees in historic landscapes are often important cultural resources that contribute to the significance and integrity of a property. Preserving important trees in historic landscapes can present difficult and complex challenges.

This video provides guidance on the concepts and techniques of replacing individual trees at historic properties.

The National Park Service's National Center for Preservation Technology and Training protects America's historic legacy by equipping professionals in the field of preservation with progressive technology-based research and training. Since its founding in 1994, NCPTT has awarded over $7 million in grants for research that fulfills its mission of advancing the use of science and technology in the fields of archeology, architecture, landscape architecture and materials conservation.Trees in historic landscapes are often important cultural resources that contribute to the significance and integrity of a property. Preserving important trees in historic landscapes can present difficult and complex challenges.

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[ncptt]

Thank you, Jim. We plan to produce several more videos along these lines.

You may also be interested in our upcoming Cemetery Landscape Workshop in Brookline, Massachusetts, from July 29-31, 2009.

Visit our web site for more information about this upcoming workshop.

[JimboJim100]

Excellent information that I can readily apply to my work managing a historic property!