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in Washington, DC
March 29 - April 3, 2015
May 13 - 15, 2015
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
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Tarryall Historic Rural Landscape District
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 | Historic homestead site in the Tarryall Valley. Credit: Linda Balough
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Near the center of Colorado, in elevations ranging from just under 8,000 to just over 9,000 feet above sea level, the Tarryall Historic Rural Landscape District extends some 40 miles. Encompassing both open rangeland and verdant river valleys, the district is home to rich historic and natural resources, including Lost Creek Wilderness, a national natural landmark.
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Living Landscape Observer
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Coal Seam Gas and Public Lands
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Adirondack Park as National Heritage
Now that New York state has five National Heritage Areas - including the Hudson River Valley, the Erie Canal, and Niagara Falls - is it time for Congress to designate the Adirondack Park a National Heritage Area, too? Read more.
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New Era in Heritage Promotion
However, this is not unchartered territory when it comes to heritage development. Tourism promotion has always walked a fine line between content stories and advertising, and historic sites and parks have long had associations with private companies, dating back, for example, to the railroads and national parks in the 19th and early 20th centuries. There is a lot to think about here and expect more on this topic in the future. Or, if you would like to add your thoughts, contact us to be a guest observer!
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Explore World Heritage Sites in the US
Learn more about the World Heritage program in the United States. The National Park Service has just released a new travel itinerary featuring all the U.S. World Heritage Sites so start planning your next vacation and for younger visitors there is the World Heritage Junior Ranger program.
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In the News
UNESCO releases new publication "Engaging Local Communities in Stewardship of World Heritage," which draws on experiences of the Community Management of Protected Areas for Conservation (COMPACT) initiative at eight natural World Heritage Sites in countries of Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia, and on emerging experience at two new sites. Learn more and download.
Members of Congress have recently introduced amendments and bills to limit the powers available to the President to designate new National Monuments under the Antiquities Act.
Potential for new oil drilling in U.S. waters off the Atlantic coast grows as Obama Administration floats a possible plan.
New partnership in UK calls for "landscapes for everyone," and aims to raise profile of social and environmental benefits of landscape conservation.
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About Us
The Living Landscape Observer is a website, blog and monthly e-newsletter that offers commentary and information on the emerging field of large landscape conservation. This approach emphasizes the preservation of a "sense of place" and blends ingredients of land conservation, heritage preservation, and sustainable community development. Learn more about how you can get involved or sign up for the newsletter here.
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