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The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2012 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is now available online at www.npi.org<http://www.npi.org>. The 2012 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions - www.npi.org/NewsRelease2012.pdf<http://www.npi.org/NewsRelease2012.pdf>.

Advance registration rate available through February 7, 2012.

Landscape Preservation: An Introduction
Atlanta, GA - March 20-21, 2012
in cooperation with the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Historic Preservation Division, and
the Georgia Department of Transportation

In this introduction to the basics of cultural landscapes, learn about designed, vernacular, and ethnographic landscapes, and historic sites. Review applicable laws and regulations, and discuss how to identify and inventory character-defining features of a landscape. Explore the concepts of preservation planning and documentation, and the development of the cultural landscape report for use in managing historic and cultural landscapes. Case studies illustrate realistic approaches to effective landscape management and preservation. An agenda is available online at www.npi.org<http://www.npi.org>.

Instructor. Lucinda A. Brockway, program director for cultural resources, The Trustees of Reservations; formerly principal and owner, Past Designs, a landscape preservation and design firm specializing in preservation and management of historic landscapes; author of two books and several articles on historic landscapes

AIA/CES and LA/CES. This seminar meets the criteria for programs in the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects Continuing Education Systems. AIA and ASLA members will receive 6 learning units each day.

Registration. A registration form is available online at www.npi.org/register.html<http://www.npi.org/register.html>. The advance registration rate is available through February 7-$450 (2 days). The regular registration rate after that date is $500.

LA/CES. These seminars meet the criteria for programs in the American Society of Landscape Architects Continuing Education System and ASLA members will receive 6 learning units each day.

Questions? Please contact us. Thank you.

Jere Gibber
Executive Director
National Preservation Institute
P.O. Box 1702, Alexandria, VA 22313
703/765-0100; 703/768-9350 fax
info@npi.org<mailto:info@npi.org>; www.npi.org<http://www.npi.org>