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Heritage Surveys
What is a heritage surveyA technique for systematically identifying heritage places
within a defined areao Aboriginalo Historic (themes and/or places)o Archaeological
A survey may include:o Thematic survey of key historical periodso Identifying places of significanceo Engaging the community
When, Why, WhoWhy?
o To help make decisions about heritage protection, eg which places to enter into planning scheme Heritage Codes
o To assist in strengthening community identityo To leverage tourism opportunities
When?o Best carried out when reviewing planning schemes
Who?o Local government (staff and elected officials)o State government bodies (Heritage Tasmania, Tasmanian Heritage Council)o Heritage property owners, historical societies, National Trusto Key industry, business and community groupso Heritage professionals
Method1. Prepare
o Establish project group
o Develop project and communications plans o Clear aims and objectiveso Clear roles and responsibilitieso Timeframeso Secure additional resources
o Consult Heritage Tasmania / Tasmanian Heritage Council o Available supporto Information from the THR
o Expertise and resourceso In-houseo In-kind assistance (libraries, historical groups)o Contract relevant expertise
Method (cont)2. Investigate
o Historical themes - useful to organise frameworko Invite community inputo Detailed investigations, including site visits
3. Reporto Written record of the historical themeso Written record for each place
o Statement of significanceo Significance against criteriao Photograph
o Recommendations
ImplementProject group to review report and make recommendations
o Managingo Listingo Community opportunitieso Tourism opportunities
Registers•Tasmanian Heritage Register•Register of the National Estate•National Trust lists
Community Values• LGA discussions• Community workshops
Surveyed New Places• new places identified thru’ research or field survey
Other Documentary Info• Previous surveys•Community histories•Research papers
Survey Report• regional history• define significant places &
precincts• define management options• Define community
opportunities• Define tourism opportunities
Tourism opportunities• Identify and market unique stories
and attributes• Develop interpretive trails
Community opportunities• Community restoration projects• Adaptive reuse of unused buildings
for community use
Tasmanian Heritage Register• Nominations to THR• Advice• Communications• Grants
Planning Scheme• Heritage Codes• Planning Provisions
Overview
Resources Assessing Historic Heritage Significance (HCH Act)
http://www.heritage.tas.gov.au
Burra Charter
http://australia.icomos.org/publications/charters/
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