Replacing Trees in Historic Landscapes

Duration 08:54 min - 14 February 2011

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.