University hosts seminar for European Landscape Experts
On 20 November, academics, politicians, government officials and advisers from across Europe came to Sheffield for a seminar organised by the Landscape Research Group, an educational charity, in association with the Department of Landscape at the University of Sheffield.
The European Landscape Convention, a treaty of the Council of Europe, emphasises the importance of Europe's landscapes both for their cultural and heritage values, and for the benefits relating to quality of life and sustainable economic development.
Since joining the convention in 2007, the UK has made a commitment to recognise landscape in law, and to protect, manage and plan future activities in specific ways.
Paul Selman, Department of Landscape, said: "Now that so many countries are starting to implement the Convention, it is important to share our experiences relating to early successes and difficulties. The Expert Seminar, which was sponsored by leading government agencies as well as the Landscape Research Group, gave us the ideal opportunity to share experiences and discuss future issues affecting us all."
For further information contact: Paul Selman, tel: 0114 222 0619
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