Amsterdam 2011
Amsterdam 2011: Changes in Rural Heritage
The 2011 EHHF meeting took place in Amsterdam from 26-27 May. The theme was Changes in Rual Heritage. Twenty six counties were represented. The final statement from the 2011 is available to download in English and French.
Presentations and speeches from this meeting are also available to download.
This theme affects most European countries one way or the other. All over Europe we are witnessing the transformation of the countryside. Because global change, climate change, urbanization and regulations from Brussels have strong impacts on the cultural landscape as we know it. Shrinking regions, destruction of archaeological sites and re use of rural heritage are common issues. Landscapes not only play a vital role in the identity of the inhabitants, but they represent also economic and ecological value. Landscapes are constantly in motion, adapting to new functions and uses. Conscientious and sustainable landscape management therefore requires a controlled transition of landscape changes, preserving and enhancing the qualities of the landscape as a dynamic entity, inhabited by people and at the same time offering space for change and development.
Download the full programme here:
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Welcoming speech, 25 May |
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Day 2 - 27 May |
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